How To Fix /IBX/UI066 - State of release procedure is inconsistent; termination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBX/UI -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: State of release procedure is inconsistent; termination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBX/UI066 - State of release procedure is inconsistent; termination ?

  The SAP error message /IBX/UI066 State of release procedure is inconsistent; termination typically indicates that there is an inconsistency in the release procedure for a document or transaction in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as purchase requisitions, purchase orders, or other documents that require approval workflows.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Release Strategy: The release strategy defined for the document may not be properly configured or may have missing elements.
  Missing Release Codes: There may be missing or incorrectly assigned release codes for the users involved in the approval process.
  Changes in Configuration: Recent changes in the release procedure configuration may not have been properly updated or activated.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the release procedure.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the document, such as missing fields or incorrect values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the release strategy in the relevant module (e.g., MM for materials management).
  Ensure that the release strategy is correctly defined and that all necessary release codes and conditions are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Release Codes:
  
  Verify that all users involved in the release process have the correct release codes assigned to them.
  Check if any changes were made to user roles or authorizations that could affect their ability to release documents.
  
  
  
  Recheck Document Data:
  
  Review the document that triggered the error for any inconsistencies or missing data.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Change Logs:
  
  If recent changes were made to the release procedure, consult the change logs to identify any modifications that may have caused the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to identify where the inconsistency is occurring.
  Look for any custom code or enhancements that may be affecting the release procedure.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME28 (Release Purchase Orders), ME29N (Release Purchase Order), and others related to the release procedure.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to release procedures and workflows for specific modules (e.g., MM, SD).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in accordance with the release strategy requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message /IBX/UI066.