Business vs Functional vs Technical Requirements

Knowing the difference between business, functional, and technical requirements is one of the most practical skills a BA can have. Put the wrong type of requirement in the wrong document and you either confuse stakeholders or lose traceability between the problem and the solution. This article shows you exactly how to tell them apart and where each one belongs.

Getting business, functional, and technical requirements mixed up is one of the most common causes of missed delivery. This article gives you a clear framework for separating the three levels, a real worked example with a genuine point of friction, and practical guidance on who owns each layer and how to keep them traceable through a project.