How To Fix 1J014 - Release not possible, must be done by another user

1J014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Release not possible, must be done by another user

What causes this issue?

You made the entry or the last change. In accordance with the principle
of dual control, releasing must be done by another user.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J014 - Release not possible, must be done by another user ?

  The SAP error message 1J014 ("Release not possible, must be done by another user") typically occurs in the context of workflow or release strategies, particularly when dealing with purchase requisitions, purchase orders, or other documents that require approval or release by designated users.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the user attempting to release or approve a document does not have the necessary authorization or is not the correct user designated to perform that action. The release strategy may be configured in such a way that it requires a specific user or role to perform the release, and the current user does not meet that requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the release. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Identify the Correct User:
  
  Determine who the designated user is for