How To Fix FKKORDER116 - Request category not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKORDER - Messages for Request

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Request category not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKORDER116 - Request category not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FKKORDER116: Request category not permitted typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a request that is not allowed for the specified request category.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Request Category: The request category being used in the transaction is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the request categories in the FI-CA module may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action associated with the request category.
  Business Process Restrictions: Certain business processes may restrict the use of specific request categories based on the status of the account or contract.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Request Category: Verify that the request category you are using is appropriate for the transaction. You can do this by checking the documentation or configuration settings related to the specific transaction.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in the FI-CA module and ensure that the request categories are correctly defined and permitted for the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (to access the configuration menu)
  Navigate to: Financial Accounting (New) > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Request Categories.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the transaction with the specified request category.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files for any specific notes related to the request category and its permitted uses.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in FI-CA that may be related to request categories, such as FPL1N (Display Document) or FPL2N (Change Document).
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for the FI-CA module to understand the implications of request categories in your business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.