How To Fix ME104 - Release outside field of responsibility

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Release outside field of responsibility

What causes this issue?

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.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the release strategy for the document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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 necessary permissions to release the document. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Review Field of Responsibility Settings: Check the configuration of the field of responsibility in the purchasing organization. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) under:
  
  Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Release Procedure for Purchase Orders ? Define Field of Responsibility.
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct field of responsibility for the relevant purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the SAP Basis or security team to review the configuration and user roles.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the release procedures and understand their responsibilities and limitations regarding document approvals.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME28: Release Purchase Orders
  ME54: Release Purchase Requisitions
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on the release procedure and authorization management for purchasing documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME104 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.