How To Fix ME298 - Purchasing document & not subject to release strategy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Purchasing document & not subject to release strategy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME298 - Purchasing document & not subject to release strategy ?

  The SAP error message ME298 ("Purchasing document & not subject to release strategy") typically occurs when a purchasing document (like a purchase order) is not subject to a release strategy, meaning that it does not meet the criteria set for a release strategy in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration settings or the specific characteristics of the purchasing document.
  Cause:
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy may not be configured correctly for the document type or the specific conditions (like value limits, vendor, etc.) that would trigger the release strategy.
  Document Type: The document type of the purchasing document may not be assigned to any release strategy in the configuration.
  Release Group: The release group assigned to the document may not have any release strategies defined.
  Conditions Not Met: The purchasing document may not meet the conditions defined in the release strategy (e.g., total value, vendor, etc.).
  Status of Document: The document may already be in a status that does not require a release (e.g., it has already been released or is in a closed status).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for release strategies in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Release Procedure for Purchase Orders > Define Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  Ensure that the document type of your purchasing document is assigned to a release strategy.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check if the document type of the purchase order is correctly set up in the release strategy configuration.
  Ensure that the document type is included in the release strategy.
  
  
  
  Verify Conditions:
  
  Check the conditions defined in the release strategy to ensure that the purchasing document meets all necessary criteria (e.g., value limits, vendor, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Release Group:
  
  Ensure that the release group assigned to the purchasing document has a valid release strategy defined.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the purchasing document to ensure it is in a state that requires a release.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, create a new purchasing document to test if the release strategy is now applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME28 (Release Purchase Orders)
  ME29N (Release Purchase Order)
  SPRO (Access to configuration settings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to release strategies and purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to release the document has the necessary authorizations to perform the release.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be specific customizations or settings in your SAP environment affecting the release strategy.