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

BCA_RELEASE014 - Overview

• 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