How To Fix RTCMMD023 - You are not permitted to reassign hierachy node &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You are not permitted to reassign hierachy node &

What causes this issue?

This message may be displayed for the following reasons:
The selected node is the top node in the subtree in the hierarchy, and
you tried to reassign the top node to one of its child nodes.
You tried to assign the selected hierarchy node below a hierarchy node
that is flagged as a category. In this case, the system checks whether
any other node within the tree path is also flagged as a category. If
so, you cannot reassign the selected hierarchy node.
The new parent node of the node you tried to reassign is not part of the
subtree to modify. You can only reassign nodes within the subtree you
are currently processing.
The target node lies within the tree path of the hierarchy node you want
to reassign.
The target hierarchy node is identical to the source hierarchy node.

System Response

The selected hierarchy node is not reassigned.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD023 - You are not permitted to reassign hierachy node & ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD023, which states "You are not permitted to reassign hierarchy node &," typically occurs in the context of managing master data hierarchies, such as those found in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or other SAP modules that utilize hierarchical structures.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to reassign the hierarchy node does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to perform this action. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  
  
  Hierarchy Locking: The hierarchy node may be locked for editing or reassignment due to ongoing processes or transactions that are currently using it.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict certain users or roles from reassigning hierarchy nodes.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the reassignment of nodes to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RTCMMD023 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to reassign hierarchy nodes. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or SU53 (to analyze authorization issues).
  
  
  
  Unlock the Hierarchy Node:
  
  If the hierarchy node is locked, identify the process or transaction that is causing the lock and resolve it. You may need to wait for the process to complete or contact the relevant team to unlock it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to hierarchy management in the relevant SAP module. Ensure that there are no restrictions placed on the user roles that would prevent reassignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to hierarchy management and the specific error message for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU53 (Authorization Check), and others related to hierarchy management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RTCMMD023 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles are aligned with the business processes and that they are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.