How To Fix ME108 - No new release indicator can be determined

ME108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 108

• Message text: No new release indicator can be determined

What causes this issue?

The settings in Customizing for the release procedure are incomplete or
faulty.

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 indicator and release status settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME108 - No new release indicator can be determined ?

  The SAP error message ME108 ("No new release indicator can be determined") typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with purchase orders and release strategies. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a new release indicator for a purchase order or a purchase requisition.
  Causes:
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the release strategy configuration.
  Document Type: The document type of the purchase order or requisition may not be assigned to a release strategy.
  Release Group: The release group assigned to the document may not have any release strategies defined.
  Status of the Document: The purchase order or requisition may already be fully released, or it may be in a status that does not allow for a new release.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to release the document may