How To Fix CZ160 - Select a valid release strategy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Select a valid release strategy

What causes this issue?

The release strategy &V1& is not defined.

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?

List the permissible values using F4, and choose a valid release
strategy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ160 - Select a valid release strategy ?

  The SAP error message CZ160, which states "Select a valid release strategy," typically occurs in the context of the release strategy for purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid release strategy for the document you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific document type or criteria.
  Document Type Issues: The document type you are working with may not have an associated release strategy.
  Release Group Issues: The release group assigned to the document may not have any valid release strategies defined.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the release strategy.
  Incorrect Document Data: The data in the document may not meet the criteria defined for any of the release strategies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for release strategies in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Release Procedure > Define Release Strategies.
  Ensure that the release strategies are correctly defined for the relevant document types and conditions.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is correctly set up to have a release strategy.
  Check the configuration for the specific document type in the same SPRO path.
  
  
  
  Review Release Group:
  
  Check if the release group assigned to the document has valid release strategies.
  Ensure that the release group is correctly assigned to the document.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the release strategy.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Data:
  
  Review the data in the document to ensure it meets the criteria for the defined release strategies.
  Check for any missing or incorrect fields that may affect the release strategy determination.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  ME28 (to release purchase orders)
  ME29N (to release purchase requisitions)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on release strategies and their configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 the cause of the CZ160 error and implement a solution to resolve it.