How To Fix ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES038 - Enter release rule if the determination logic is 'Always Use Default'

ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES - Message class for ARun ITA

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Enter release rule if the determination logic is 'Always Use Default'

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ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES038 - Details

• The SAP error message ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES038 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the release rule in the context of the determination logic set to "Always Use Default." This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where release rules are used to determine how and when certain processes are executed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a release rule to be defined, but it is either missing or not properly configured. Specifically, when the determination logic is set to "Always Use Default," the system requires a release rule to be specified to proceed with the process. If this rule is not provided, the system cannot determine how to handle the release process, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in your SAP system where