06588 - Please maintain maximum release quantity, period and number together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Please maintain maximum release quantity, period and number together

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06588 - Please maintain maximum release quantity, period and number together ?

  The SAP error message 06588, which states "Please maintain maximum release quantity, period and number together," typically occurs in the context of production planning or materials management when there is an issue with the configuration of release strategies or planning parameters.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects certain parameters to be set together but finds that one or more of them are missing or incorrectly configured. Specifically, it relates to the following parameters:
  
  Maximum Release Quantity: The maximum amount of a material that can be released in a single transaction.
  Maximum Release Period: The time frame within which the release quantity is valid.
  Maximum Release Number: The maximum number of releases allowed.
  
  If any of these parameters are not maintained or are inconsistent with each other, the system will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the area where release strategies or planning parameters are defined (e.g., under Production Planning or Materials Management).
  Ensure that the maximum release quantity, period, and number are all defined and consistent with each other.
  
  
  
  Maintain Parameters:
  
  If any of the parameters are missing, enter the appropriate values for maximum release quantity, period, and number.
  Make sure that the values make sense in the context of your business processes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that it no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate values to set, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to a colleague with expertise in SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to these settings. If not, you may need to contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), ME21N (for creating purchase orders), or MD01 (for planning) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed explanations of release strategies and planning parameters.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your SAP system functions correctly in relation to release quantities and planning.