How To Fix EDOCUMENT060 - You are not authorized to use program &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 060

• Message text: You are not authorized to use program &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT060 - You are not authorized to use program &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT060, which states "You are not authorized to use program &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific program or transaction in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, particularly when dealing with electronic documents or specific functionalities within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the program specified in the error message.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the program.
  Program Restrictions: The program may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles, preventing unauthorized access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID experiencing the issue.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role containing the necessary authorizations for the program is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53