How To Fix ME297 - Item & not covered by a release strategy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Item & not covered by a release strategy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME297 - Item & not covered by a release strategy ?

  The SAP error message ME297 indicates that a specific item in a purchase order (PO) is not covered by a release strategy. This typically means that the item does not meet the criteria set in the release strategy configuration, which is used to control the approval process for purchasing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: The item may not meet the conditions defined in the release strategy configuration. This could be due to missing or incorrect values in fields such as document type, purchasing group, or value limits.
  Item Category: The item category may not be included in the release strategy.
  Release Indicator: The release indicator for the item may not be set correctly, or the item may not be eligible for release.
  Document Type: The document type of the purchase order may not be configured to use the release strategy.
  Missing Release Codes: The necessary release codes may not be assigned to the user or the user may not have the required authorization to release the item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for release strategies in SPRO (Customizing) and verify that the conditions for the release strategy are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the item category and document type are included in the release strategy.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Check the purchase order item details to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that they meet the criteria for the release strategy.
  Make sure that the item is not marked as "blocked" or "not relevant for release."
  
  
  
  Release Indicator:
  
  Verify that the release indicator is set correctly for the item. If it is not, you may need to adjust it or consult with your purchasing department.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to release the item has the necessary authorizations and release codes assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the purchase order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME29N (Release Purchase Order) to attempt to release the order and see if the error occurs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring release strategies and understanding the conditions that apply.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME297 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.