How To Fix RSEC499 - Check for hierarchy authorizations completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 499

• Message text: Check for hierarchy authorizations completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC499 - Check for hierarchy authorizations completed ?

  The SAP error message RSEC499, which states "Check for hierarchy authorizations completed," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there are issues related to authorizations for accessing hierarchies in InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain hierarchies defined in the InfoObjects. This can happen if the user roles do not include the required hierarchy authorizations.
  
  
  Hierarchy Structure Changes: If there have been changes to the hierarchy structure (like adding or removing nodes) and the authorizations have not been updated accordingly, this can lead to access issues.
  
  
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user might not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary hierarchy authorizations.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy authorizations were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include the necessary authorizations, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC499 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check results. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary hierarchy authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Update Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, update the roles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary hierarchy authorizations.
  Make sure to include the relevant InfoObject and hierarchy in the authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Test Hierarchy Access:
  
  After updating the authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the user can now access the required hierarchies without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Authorizations:
  
  If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the transport request includes the necessary authorization objects and that they are correctly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization management in BW/BI for more detailed guidance on managing hierarchy authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP BW, hierarchy authorizations are typically managed through authorization objects like S_HIER (Hierarchy Authorizations).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Display Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to hierarchy authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSEC499 error effectively.