How To Fix RTCMMD078 - You are not authorized to change hierarchy & at & level

RTCMMD078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 078

• Message text: You are not authorized to change hierarchy & at & level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD078 - You are not authorized to change hierarchy & at & level ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD078, which states "You are not authorized to change hierarchy & at & level," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a hierarchy in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action at the specified level.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the hierarchy at the specified level. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Hierarchy Level Restrictions: The hierarchy may have specific restrictions that prevent changes at certain levels, which could be defined by the organization’s policies or system settings.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction being used may have specific restrictions that limit who can make changes to the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user