How To Fix RSEC266 - No hierarchy authorization available for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: No hierarchy authorization available for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC266 - No hierarchy authorization available for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSEC266 indicates that there is no hierarchy authorization available for a specific characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access data that is restricted by a hierarchy, but they do not have the necessary authorizations to view that hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the hierarchy associated with the characteristic.
  Hierarchy Not Assigned: The hierarchy may not be assigned to the characteristic in the authorization object.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Changes: Changes to the hierarchy structure or the characteristic may have occurred, leading to the current authorization settings being insufficient.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles to ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the characteristic and its hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the authorization roles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG to adjust the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the authorization object S_BI_WA (for BW authorizations) includes the necessary hierarchy authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly assigned to the characteristic in the relevant InfoObject settings.
  Check the hierarchy settings in the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1).
  
  
  
  Test with Different User:
  
  If possible, test the same query or report with a different user who has the necessary authorizations to confirm that the issue is indeed related to authorization.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP BW, such as S_BI_WA, which governs access to BW data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to hierarchy authorizations or known bugs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSEC266 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to the required hierarchies in SAP BW.