How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO297 - PReq &1 can only be released using transaction ME54N

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO -

• Message number: 297

• Message text: PReq &1 can only be released using transaction ME54N

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO297 - PReq &1 can only be released using transaction ME54N ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO297 PReq &1 can only be released using transaction ME54N typically occurs when you attempt to release a Purchase Requisition (PReq) using a method that is not allowed by the system. This message indicates that the Purchase Requisition you are trying to release can only be processed through the transaction ME54N, which is the standard transaction for releasing Purchase Requisitions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transaction: You are trying to release a Purchase Requisition using a transaction other than ME54N.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict the release of certain Purchase Requisitions to specific transactions.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the Purchase Requisition through the method being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Transaction ME54N: To resolve this error, navigate to transaction ME54N and enter the Purchase Requisition number you wish to release. Follow the steps to release it properly.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to release Purchase Requisitions. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Review Configuration: If you believe that the transaction should allow for the release of Purchase Requisitions, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to Purchase Requisition processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction ME54N: This is the standard transaction for releasing Purchase Requisitions in SAP. It allows users to review and approve Purchase Requisitions before they are converted into Purchase Orders.
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchase Requisition: Release Strategy) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you suspect a bug, check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully release the Purchase Requisition.