How To Fix BCA_RELEASE014 - The release object has been returned to the workflow initiator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_RELEASE - All Messages on Release Tool

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The release object has been returned to the workflow initiator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCA_RELEASE014 - The release object has been returned to the workflow initiator ?

  The SAP error message BCA_RELEASE014 indicates that a release object has been returned to the workflow initiator. This typically occurs in the context of a workflow process where a release strategy is involved, such as in purchasing or invoice verification.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Workflow Configuration Issues: The workflow may not be properly configured, leading to the release object being returned instead of being processed.
  Authorization Problems: The user initiating the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to approve or release the object.
  Release Strategy Conditions: The conditions defined in the release strategy may not be met, causing the workflow to return the object.
  Technical Errors: There may be technical issues or bugs in the workflow processing that lead to the object being returned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BCA_RELEASE014 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration settings in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to ensure that the release strategy is correctly defined and that all necessary steps are included.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the release. This can be checked using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Review Release Strategy:
  
  Check the release strategy settings in transaction OMGS (for purchasing documents) or OBBE (for invoices) to ensure that the conditions for release are correctly defined and that they are being met.
  
  
  
  Analyze Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to analyze the workflow logs and identify any specific errors or issues that occurred during the workflow processing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration or authorizations, conduct tests to ensure that the workflow now processes correctly without returning the release object.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  OMGS: Maintain Release Strategies (Purchasing)
  OBBE: Maintain Release Strategies (Invoice Verification)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflows and release strategies.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BCA_RELEASE014 error and implement a solution to prevent the release object from being returned to the workflow initiator.