How To Fix CO144 - Material release only possible via operation release

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Material release only possible via operation release

What causes this issue?

You have tried to set the indicator 'Release material'. However, you
can only set this indicator for the business transaction 'Release'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO144 - Material release only possible via operation release ?

  The SAP error message CO144 ("Material release only possible via operation release") typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders in SAP. This error indicates that the system is preventing the release of materials because the operation associated with the production order has not been released yet. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Operation Not Released: The primary cause of this error is that the operation in the production order has not been released. In SAP, materials can only be issued when the corresponding operation is in a released status.
  Order Status: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for material release, such as "Created" or "Partially Released."
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that enforce this behavior, ensuring that materials are only issued when the operations are ready.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Operation:
  
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