How To Fix BQ070 - Overall release less than distributed release

BQ070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Overall release less than distributed release

What causes this issue?

The overall funds release in one or more WBS elements is less than the
distributed release.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BQ070 - Details

• The SAP error message BQ070 ("Overall release less than distributed release") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's release strategy for purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the overall release status of a document is lower than the release status that has been distributed to the relevant approvers or release agents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy may be configured in such a way that the overall release status is not meeting the required levels for the document to proceed.
  Manual Changes: If someone manually changes the release status of the document after it has been distributed, it can lead to this inconsistency.
  Incomplete Release Process: The document may not have gone through all the necessary approval steps, leading to a mismatch between the overall and distributed release statuses.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or inconsistencies in the database can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Release Status: Review the release