How To Fix BP367 - No release groups possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 367

• Message text: No release groups possible

What causes this issue?

You have entered budget type "KBFR" or "KBLR" in the first lines of
internal table <ZH>DOC_ITEMS</>. This means that you are working
without release approval groups. Use these budget types in all lines of
<ZH>DOC_ITEMS</>.
If you want to work with release approval groups, enter the budget
types for release approval groups ("KBF1", "KBF2", "KBL1", "KBL2").

System Response

Processing cancelled.

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.

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 BP367 - No release groups possible ?

  The SAP error message BP367 "No release groups possible" typically occurs in the context of business partner (BP) management, particularly when dealing with the release of business partner data or when trying to assign a business partner to a specific release group.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when there are no release groups defined in the system for the business partner category you are working with. Release groups are used to manage the approval process for business partner data.
  
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Role: The business partner may not have the appropriate role assigned that is required for the release group.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or assign release groups.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner master data that prevent the assignment of a release group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for business partner management and check if release groups are defined for the specific business partner category you are working with.
  If not, create the necessary release groups.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the correct roles assigned that are compatible with the release groups.
  You can check this in the business partner transaction (BP).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage business partner release groups. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Review the business partner data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could be causing the issue.
  Make sure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing business partner release groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner transaction for managing business partner data.
  SPRO: Customizing transaction for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BP367 error and implement a solution to resolve it.