How To Fix ME099 - Please enter a release strategy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Please enter a release strategy

What causes this issue?

You have either not entered a release strategy at all, or entered an
invalid one.

How to fix this error?

Use the "Possible entries" facility to choose a
<GL:release_strategy>release strategy</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME099 - Please enter a release strategy ?

  The SAP error message ME099 ("Please enter a release strategy") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, when the system requires a release strategy to be defined but none has been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Release Strategy: The document you are trying to process does not have a release strategy assigned to it. This can happen if the document does not meet the criteria for any defined release strategies in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The release strategy may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the configuration of the release procedure.
  Document Type: The document type you are using may not be set up to require a release strategy, or it may not be linked to any release strategy in the configuration.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign a release strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for release strategies in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  Ensure that a release strategy is defined for the relevant document type and that the conditions for the release strategy are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Assign Release Strategy:
  
  If the document is missing a release strategy, you may need to manually assign one if your role allows it. This can typically be done in the purchase requisition or purchase order screen.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type you are using to ensure it is configured to require a release strategy.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to assign or view release strategies. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Criteria:
  
  If applicable, try creating a new purchase requisition or order with different criteria to see if it triggers the release strategy correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Release Strategy: A release strategy is a set of rules that determine how a purchasing document is approved. It typically involves multiple levels of approval based on criteria such as amount, vendor, or purchasing group.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME28 (Release Purchase Order) and ME29N (Release Purchase Order) for managing release strategies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring and managing release strategies in your specific version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Materials Management module.