How To Fix /CWM/MM041 - List is empty or incomplete due to insufficient authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/MM -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: List is empty or incomplete due to insufficient authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/MM041 - List is empty or incomplete due to insufficient authorization ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/MM041 List is empty or incomplete due to insufficient authorization typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to view or access the data in the list being requested. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in materials management (MM) or related areas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations to access certain transactions, reports, or data objects.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific action or data retrieval.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data that the user can access based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify