How To Fix M8407 - Purchase order & not yet released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Purchase order & not yet released

What causes this issue?

Purchasing document &V1& is subject to a <GL:release_strategy>release
strategy</>. You can only maintain the accounts after Purchasing has
released the document.
The system does not list the items in the purchasing document.

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?

Contact the Purchasing department and ask them to release the document.
You may wish to create a new list of order items and deselect this
purchasing document using the single value selection/deselection
function.
Note: This message only shows you the first purchasing document that is
not released. It could be the case that further purchasing documents
that meet your selection are not released.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8407 - Purchase order & not yet released ?

  The SAP error message M8407, which states "Purchase order & not yet released," typically occurs when you attempt to perform an action on a purchase order (PO) that has not been released or approved in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as trying to create a goods receipt, invoice, or any other transaction related to the purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Release Strategy Not Met: The purchase order may be subject to a release strategy that has not been fulfilled. This means that the necessary approvals have not been obtained.
  Incomplete Data: The purchase order may be missing required information or data that is necessary for it to be released.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to release the purchase order.
  Status of the Purchase Order: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed further until it is released.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy:
  
  Go to the purchase order in question and check the release status. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in the SAP GUI and checking the release documentation.
  If the PO is under a release strategy, ensure that all necessary approvals are obtained. This may involve contacting the relevant approvers.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Data:
  
  Review the purchase order for any missing or incomplete information. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary permissions to release the purchase order. If not, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant department to obtain the required access.
  
  
  
  Release the Purchase Order:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions and the release strategy is met, you can manually release the purchase order using the transaction code ME29N (Release Purchase Order).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the release strategy or the process, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME29N: Release Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: If you are an SAP administrator, you may need to check the configuration of the release strategy in the SPRO settings under Materials Management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8407 error and proceed with your purchase order processing.