How To Fix RTCMMD212 - You are not authorized to delete nodes in hierarchy

RTCMMD212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 212

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete nodes in hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD212 - You are not authorized to delete nodes in hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD212, which states "You are not authorized to delete nodes in hierarchy," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a node from a hierarchy in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is common in systems where strict access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized changes to critical data structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete nodes in the hierarchy. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Hierarchy Settings: The hierarchy may have specific settings that restrict certain users from making changes, including deletions.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction being used may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in