How To Fix UMV018 - You are not authorized to change hierarchy

UMV018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMV - Value Driver Tree

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to change hierarchy

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMV018 - You are not authorized to change hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message UMV018 ("You are not authorized to change hierarchy") typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a hierarchy in the SAP system 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:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization. The user account attempting to make changes to the hierarchy does not have the required permissions assigned in the authorization roles. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their role that allow for hierarchy changes.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific hierarchy or organizational unit they are trying to modify.
  Hierarchy Locking: The hierarchy might be locked for changes due to ongoing processes or