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SAP TCodes · LessonBy , SAP Trainer, 13 yrs · Published · SAP S/4HANA 2023 · all levels

SU01

SU01 is the SAP transaction code for User Maintenance (Basis/Security). It maintains user master records, creating users, assigning roles, managing passwords, locking/unlocking, the core user-administration transaction.

Quick answer

SU01 maintains user master records, creating users, assigning roles, managing passwords, locking/unlocking, the core user-administration transaction.

Key takeaways
  • User ID and user type (dialog, system, etc.).
  • Address and logon data (password, validity).
  • Roles/profiles assigned (Roles tab).
  • Watch out: Using the wrong variant (create vs change vs display).

Purpose

It maintains user master records, creating users, assigning roles, managing passwords, locking/unlocking, the core user-administration transaction.

Key fields and screen

  • User ID and user type (dialog, system, etc.).
  • Address and logon data (password, validity).
  • Roles/profiles assigned (Roles tab).
  • Parameters/defaults and licence data.

Tips

  • Assign access via roles (PFCG), not direct authorizations.
  • Lock (not delete) users who leave, then remove per policy.
  • Use SU10 for mass changes.

Common errors

  • User cannot log on (locked, expired, or password issue).
  • Missing role assignment, authorization errors downstream.
  • Wrong user type for the purpose (e.g. dialog for an interface).

Common pitfalls

  • Using the wrong variant (create vs change vs display).
  • Missing prerequisite master data or authorization.
  • Not checking the resulting document/log.

Practice challenge

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Which statement is true of SU01?
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