How To Fix RTCMMD194 - You are not authorized to display attributes for hierarchy &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 194

• Message text: You are not authorized to display attributes for hierarchy &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD194 - You are not authorized to display attributes for hierarchy & ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD194 indicates that a user is not authorized to display attributes for a specific hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Management (MDM) or when working with hierarchical data structures in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user trying to access the hierarchy attributes. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile to view the hierarchy attributes.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific hierarchy or the data it contains.
  Hierarchy Settings: The hierarchy itself may have specific settings that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RTCMMD194 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you identify that the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, etc.) are included in the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Access Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the hierarchy in question to ensure that it is configured to allow access to the user or the roles assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to hierarchies and attributes in SAP.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and hierarchy settings.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  SUIM - User Information System
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RTCMMD194 error.