How To Fix BCA_RELEASE032 - Select a release procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_RELEASE - All Messages on Release Tool

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Select a release procedure

What causes this issue?

You have not selected a release procedure.

System Response

The system reinstates the last setting.

How to fix this error?

If you want a different setting, first choose the required setting with
the radio button and then select a release procedure.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCA_RELEASE032 - Select a release procedure ?

  The SAP error message BCA_RELEASE032 typically indicates that a release procedure has not been selected for a particular document or transaction. This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Business Workflow or Release Strategy, particularly when dealing with purchase requisitions, purchase orders, or other documents that require approval processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Release Procedure: The document you are trying to process does not have an associated release procedure defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The release strategy may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to select a release procedure.
  Document Type: The document type being processed may not be set up to use a release procedure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the release procedure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Release Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining release procedures (e.g., for purchasing documents).
  Ensure that a release procedure is defined for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the document type you are using is configured to utilize a release procedure.
  Ensure that the release strategy is assigned to the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Review Release Strategy:
  
  Check the release strategy settings to ensure that they are correctly defined and activated.
  Make sure that the conditions for the release strategy are met for the document in question.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the release procedure.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  If the issue continues, consider checking the system logs for additional error messages or details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  ME28 (Release Purchase Orders)
  ME29N (Release Purchase Order)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring release strategies and procedures.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BCA_RELEASE032 error in SAP.