How To Fix LM171 - If the release procedure is active, specify the initial status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 171

• Message text: If the release procedure is active, specify the initial status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM171 - If the release procedure is active, specify the initial status ?

  The SAP error message LM171 typically occurs in the context of the release procedure for purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify an initial status for the release procedure, which is necessary for the approval workflow to function correctly.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The release procedure is activated for a purchase requisition or purchase order.
  The initial status for the release procedure has not been defined or is missing in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LM171 error, you need to ensure that the initial status for the release procedure is properly defined. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Release Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Requisition -> Release Procedure -> Define Release Procedure for Purchase Requisitions
  
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SPRO.
  
  
  
  Define Initial Status:
  
  In the configuration settings for the release procedure, ensure that you have defined an initial status for the release strategy.
  The initial status is typically set to "Blocked" or "Not Released" depending on your organization's workflow.
  
  
  
  Check Release Strategy:
  
  Ensure that the release strategy is correctly assigned to the relevant document types and that the conditions for the release strategy are met.
  You can check this under:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Requisition -> Release Procedure -> Define Release Strategy for Purchase Requisitions
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the purchase requisition or purchase order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Release Procedure: This is a mechanism in SAP that allows for the approval of purchase requisitions or purchase orders based on predefined criteria.
  Document Types: Ensure that the document types you are working with are correctly configured to use the release procedure.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to release the document.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the release procedure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LM171 error and ensure that the release procedure functions as intended.