How To Fix 01747 - Note: Authorization field &1 is used in Workbench objects

01747 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 747

• Message text: Note: Authorization field &1 is used in Workbench objects

What causes this issue?

The authorization field selected to be changed is part of at least one
authorization that is already used in Workbench objects (programs,
classes, authorization default values, and so on).
Changing the field properties of this field could lead to severe
syntactic or semantic errors.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use transaction SU21 to identify the Workbench objects affected and to
make the necessary corrections in the course of the planned change to
the field. Ensure that you use one request for the necessary Workbench
corrections and the field property change.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

01747 - Details

• The SAP error message 01747, which states "Authorization field &1 is used in Workbench objects," typically occurs when there is an issue related to authorization checks in the context of Workbench objects (like programs, function modules, etc.) in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected an authorization field that is being used in a Workbench object, and the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify that object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specific authorization field mentioned in the error message.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be properly configured, or the relevant fields may not be assigned correctly.
  Transport Requests: If the Workbench object is part of a transport request, the transport may not have been released or imported correctly, leading to authorization issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check that failed. This