circumstances of the office; office situation
Refers to the particular conditions, constraints, or internal affairs of a workplace or official office. Often used when explaining why a decision was made or why something cannot be done.
所の事情で、今日は早く閉めさせていただきます。
Due to office circumstances, we will close early today.
所の事情により、この件はお受けできません。
Because of internal office matters, we cannot accept this request.
Compound of 所 (しょ, 'office' or 'place') and 事情 (じじょう, 'circumstances'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.