How To Fix 01741 - You are not authorized to read user master documents

01741 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 741

• Message text: You are not authorized to read user master documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01741 - You are not authorized to read user master documents ?

  The SAP error message "01741: You are not authorized to read user master documents" typically indicates that the user attempting to access user master data does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user access is tightly controlled for security reasons.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to read user master records, which are critical for managing user accounts and their associated data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these 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.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is experiencing the issue.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if they include the