How To Fix ME239 - You are only authorized to change & requisitions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 239

• Message text: You are only authorized to change & requisitions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME239 - You are only authorized to change & requisitions ?

  The SAP error message ME239, which states "You are only authorized to change & requisitions," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to modify the purchase requisition in question. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the requisition does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to:
  
  Missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  The specific purchase requisition may be locked or restricted based on the user's role.
  
  
  
  Document Status: The purchase requisition may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be approved or already converted into a purchase order).
  
  
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific organizational units (e.g., company code, purchasing organization) associated with the requisition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.) that allow changes to purchase requisitions.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the purchase requisition. If it is locked or in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to take appropriate actions (e.g., cancel the requisition or wait for it to be unlocked).
  
  
  
  Organizational Access:
  
  Verify that the user has access to the relevant organizational units. This may involve checking the user's assignment to specific company codes or purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Training and Guidelines:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the processes and understand the authorization structure within the SAP system. This can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to error ME239, as there may be updates or patches that address known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), and ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to navigate requisitions effectively.
  Authorization Management: Understanding how to manage and assign authorizations in SAP can help prevent similar issues. This may involve using transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage user roles.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.