How To Fix ME102 - Release prerequisite not fulfilled

ME102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Release prerequisite not fulfilled

What causes this issue?

A prerequisite for release using the code you entered is prior release
by other codes.

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?

Find out the order of the release codes in the current release
strategy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME102 - Release prerequisite not fulfilled ?

  The SAP error message ME102 "Release prerequisite not fulfilled" typically occurs when you are trying to release a purchase requisition or a purchase order, and there are certain conditions or prerequisites that have not been met. This error is often related to the approval process or missing information that is required for the release strategy.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Release Strategy: The purchase requisition or order does not have a defined release strategy that matches the criteria set in the system.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing from the purchase requisition or order, such as vendor information, material details, or account assignment.
  Approval Levels Not Met: The document may require approvals from certain individuals or groups, and those approvals have not been obtained.
  Release Codes: The release codes assigned to the document may not be valid or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not