How To Fix FSH_MM_COMMON009 - Release rule cannot be specified for order type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MM_COMMON -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Release rule cannot be specified for order type &1

What causes this issue?

Release rule can only be associated with sales orders and contracts.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MM_COMMON009 - Release rule cannot be specified for order type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MM_COMMON009 indicates that a release rule cannot be specified for a particular order type. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system when dealing with materials management and procurement processes, particularly when trying to create or manage purchase orders or production orders.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Order Type Configuration: The order type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow for the specification of a release rule. This could be due to settings in the configuration of the order type in the SAP system.
  
  
  Missing Release Strategy: The release strategy for the order type may not be defined or may not be active. If the system does not recognize a valid release strategy for the specified order type, it will throw this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to specify a release rule for the order type in question.
  
  
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or parameters that restrict the use of release rules for certain order types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the order type in question (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining order types and check if the release rule is allowed for that order type.
  
  
  
  Define or Activate Release Strategy:
  
  Ensure that a release strategy is defined for the order type. You can do this in the configuration settings under the release strategy for purchasing or production orders.
  Make sure that the release strategy is active and correctly assigned to the order type.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to specify a release rule for the order type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to understand if there are any specific settings or parameters that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to test the changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.