How To Fix EML009 - Please specify a release threshold.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EML - IS-U: Messages for Machine Learning

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Please specify a release threshold.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EML009 - Please specify a release threshold. ?

  The SAP error message EML009, which states "Please specify a release threshold," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's release strategy for purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system requires a release threshold to be defined for the release strategy to function correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Release Threshold: The release strategy for the purchasing document does not have a defined release threshold. This threshold is necessary to determine when a document should be released for approval.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the release strategy may not be properly set up in the system.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not have the appropriate release strategy assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EML009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define Release Threshold:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Release Procedure > Define Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  Here, you can define the release thresholds for the relevant release strategies.
  
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the release strategy is correctly configured with the necessary conditions and thresholds.
  Verify that the release codes, release groups, and other related settings are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Release Strategy to Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using (e.g., standard purchase order) is assigned the correct release strategy.
  This can also be done in the SPRO configuration under the same path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by creating a new purchase order or purchase requisition to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or MM consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Release Strategy: A release strategy in SAP is a set of rules that determine how and when a purchasing document must be approved before it can be processed.
  Threshold Values: These are monetary values that determine the limits for which a document can be processed without requiring approval.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME29N (Release Purchase Order) and ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) for testing purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EML009 error and ensure that your release strategy is functioning as intended.