How To Fix RSM837 - You only have authorization to display hierarchy &2

RSM837 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 837

• Message text: You only have authorization to display hierarchy &2

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to change hierarchy '&V2&'.

System Response

Hierarchy '&V2&' is displayed.

How to fix this error?

In order to change the hierarchy you need the authorization for the
authorization object <ZH>Data Warehousing Workbench - Hierarchy</> with
InfoObject '&V1&', hierarchy name '&V2&', hierarchy version '&V3&' and
activity '&V4&'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM837 - You only have authorization to display hierarchy &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSM837 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform actions beyond displaying a specific hierarchy in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when users attempt to access or manipulate data in a hierarchy for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization settings in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user has been granted only display access to the hierarchy identified by the placeholder &2 in the error message. This means they cannot perform actions such as editing, creating, or deleting elements within that hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user's profile and roles.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the hierarchy