How To Fix 06241 - No authorization to change from doc. type/item cat. of requisition

06241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 241

• Message text: No authorization to change from doc. type/item cat. of requisition

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE NA_BERECHTIGUNG LANGUAGE EN
Your <GL:function_authorization>function authorizations</> only allow
you to create purchasing documents by reference to requisitions if the
document you are creating has the same document type/item category as
the requisition.
DEFINE &OBJEKTE& = 'function authorizations'
INCLUDE NA_EINK_CUST LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06241 - No authorization to change from doc. type/item cat. of requisition ?

  The SAP error message "06241 No authorization to change from doc. type/item cat. of requisition" typically indicates that a user is attempting to change a purchase requisition but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so based on the document type and item category of the requisition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to modify the specific document type or item category of the purchase requisition.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent changes unless specific conditions are met or specific roles are assigned.
  Item Category Restrictions: Similar to document types, item categories may have their own set of authorization requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions