How To Fix RTCMMD081 - You are not authorized to activate article hierarchy &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 081

• Message text: You are not authorized to activate article hierarchy &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD081 - You are not authorized to activate article hierarchy & ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD081, which states "You are not authorized to activate article hierarchy," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to activating an article hierarchy in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role attempting to activate the article hierarchy. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the required functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RTCMMD081 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to article hierarchy might include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR (Material Master: Authorization for Material)
  M_MATE_MAT (Material Master: Authorization for Material)
  M_MATE_HIER (Material Master: Authorization for Hierarchy)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to article hierarchy activation and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RTCMMD081 error.