How To Fix UMK003 - You are not authorized to change this hierarchy node

UMK003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You are not authorized to change this hierarchy node

What causes this issue?

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK003 - You are not authorized to change this hierarchy node ?

  The SAP error message UMK003, which states "You are not authorized to change this hierarchy node," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a hierarchy node in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is common in modules that involve hierarchical data structures, such as SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or SAP Business Warehouse (BW).
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the hierarchy node. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Hierarchy Node Restrictions: The specific hierarchy node may have restrictions that prevent changes, such as being locked or having specific access controls.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to hierarchy nodes based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This transaction will show