How To Fix KB508 - Generation planned first. Release still required

KB508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Generation planned first. Release still required

What causes this issue?

Generation is started only after you have released the job to be
generated. You have only planned when the generation is to take place.

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?

Use transaction <DS:TRAN.SM37>Batch Processing</> to release the job to
be generated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KB508 - Details

• The SAP error message "KB508 Generation planned first. Release still required" typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with planned orders or production orders in SAP. This error indicates that there is a planned order that has not yet been released for production, and the system is prompting you to release it before proceeding with further actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Planned Order: The primary cause of this error is that there is a planned order that has been generated but not yet released. In SAP, planned orders must be released before they can be converted into production orders or further processed.
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues in the workflow or process that prevent the planned order from being released.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the planned order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Planned Order:
  
  Navigate to the planned order in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code MD12