How To Fix RTCMMD239 - You require display authorization for the additional hierarchy levels

RTCMMD239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 239

• Message text: You require display authorization for the additional hierarchy levels

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD239 - You require display authorization for the additional hierarchy levels ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD239, which states "You require display authorization for the additional hierarchy levels," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or display additional hierarchy levels in a report or transaction but lacks the necessary authorization.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user role or profile. Specifically, the user does not have the required display authorization for the hierarchy levels they are trying to access. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting or analysis transactions where hierarchical data is involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for hierarchy display might include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, or specific