Message type: E = Error
Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages
Message number: 104
Message text: Release outside field of responsibility
The purchasing document cannot be released using the code you entered
because it is not defined in the release strategy that has been
assigned to the document.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Check the release strategy for the document.
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ME104
- Release outside field of responsibility ?The SAP error message ME104 ("Release outside field of responsibility") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, when a user attempts to release or approve a document that falls outside their designated area of responsibility. This is a part of the authorization checks in SAP to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can release or approve certain documents.
Cause: Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization to release the document because it is outside their assigned area of responsibility. Field of Responsibility Configuration: The configuration of the field of responsibility in the purchasing organization may not include the document in question for the user. Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific restrictions that prevent users from releasing them if they are not assigned to that document type.
Solution: Check User Authorizations: Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the
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