How To Fix ME238 - You are not authorized to change the requisitions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 238

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the requisitions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME238 - You are not authorized to change the requisitions ?

  The SAP error message ME238, which states "You are not authorized to change the requisitions," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to modify the purchase requisition in question. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to edit or delete a requisition.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to change purchase requisitions. This could be due to missing authorization objects or incorrect role assignments.
  Document Status: The requisition may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be locked or already converted into a purchase order).
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., plant, purchasing group) that prevent changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review your user roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorization objects related to purchase requisitions, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Requisition: Authorization for Document Type) and M_BEST_EKO (Purchase Requisition: Authorization for Purchasing Group).
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the purchase requisition. If it is locked or has been converted to a purchase order, you may need to follow a different process to make changes or request the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Check:
  
  Ensure that you are working within the correct organizational units and that your user profile is set up to allow changes in the relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to your organization’s SAP documentation or guidelines for handling purchase requisitions and the associated authorization processes.
  
  
  
  Request Changes:
  
  If you find that you do not have the necessary authorizations, you may need to formally request access or changes to your user role from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition) to attempt to make changes, but ensure you have the right authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  Training: Consider undergoing training or workshops on SAP authorization management if you frequently encounter such issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.