How To Fix SRM_BR047 - Node hidden: & (visibility check), & (authorization check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_BR - Records Management Browser

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Node hidden: & (visibility check), & (authorization check)

What causes this issue?

At least one node is not displayed because of insufficient
authorization. Two authorization checks are performed:
Visibility check: In the Records Modeler and the Records Browser, you
can determine which nodes are to be visible for which users. The system
checks the authorization for displaying nodes on the basis of these
entries.
Authorization check: The system checks the authorization for displaying
nodes using the authorization objects, which are entered in the user
role.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_BR047 - Node hidden: & (visibility check), & (authorization check) ?

  The SAP error message SRM_BR047 typically indicates that a node in the Business Rules Framework (BRF) is hidden due to visibility and authorization checks. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when using BRF for decision-making processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Visibility Check: The node may be hidden because the current user does not have the necessary visibility rights to view that particular node. This can happen if the node is restricted based on certain criteria, such as user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  Authorization Check: The user may lack the required authorizations to access the node. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate roles assigned. This can be done by checking the user profile in transaction code SU01 or PFCG.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specific nodes in the BRF.
  
  
  
  Review Visibility Settings:
  
  Check the visibility settings of the node in the BRF. Ensure that the node is configured to be visible to the relevant user groups or roles.
  You may need to adjust the visibility criteria in the BRF configuration to allow the user to see the node.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the authorization settings, consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust the necessary roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or visibility settings, test the scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  BRF+: Business Rules Framework Plus (for managing rules and decision logic)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BRF and SRM for detailed information on configuring visibility and authorization settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and visibility, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SRM_BR047 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.