How To Fix NRLOT011 - Status change &1 -> &2 requires special authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NRLOT - NOC Returns: Master Data Changes Initiated by Bank

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Status change &1 -> &2 requires special authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NRLOT011 - Status change &1 -> &2 requires special authorizations ?

  The SAP error message NRLOT011 indicates that a status change for a particular object (like a document, order, or other entity) requires special authorizations that the user does not possess. This message typically arises in the context of workflow processes or when attempting to change the status of an object in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to change the status does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Status Management Configuration: The status change may be restricted based on the configuration settings in the system, which require specific roles or authorizations to perform certain actions.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the status change.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to perform the status change.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust their roles or add the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the specific status change.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific transaction or process to understand the required authorizations for the status change.
  Check if there are any specific notes or guidelines provided by SAP regarding the status management for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user attempt the status change again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Audit and Compliance:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles and authorizations comply with your organization’s security policies and audit requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the NRLOT011 error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for the specific module or application area where the error occurred to understand the context and requirements for status changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the NRLOT011 error and implement a solution to resolve it.