How To Fix ME361 - Contract release order not allowed for purchasing organization &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Contract release order not allowed for purchasing organization &

What causes this issue?

The purchasing organization you entered (&V1&) is not authorized to
create release orders against contracts of purchasing organization
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different purchasing organization (use the "possible entries"
facility to view authorized purchasing organizations).
If necessary, contact your system administrator. The latter can provide
the authorization for this purchasing organization

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUSAPCOMKJ>Assign purchasing organization to
reference purchasing organization</>
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME361 - Contract release order not allowed for purchasing organization & ?

  The SAP error message ME361, which states "Contract release order not allowed for purchasing organization &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or setup of the purchasing organization in relation to the contract and the release order. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Purchasing Organization Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured to use the contract. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the contract or purchasing organization master data.
  
  
  Contract Type: The type of contract (e.g., framework agreement, quantity contract, value contract) may not be compatible with the purchasing organization or the specific release order being created.
  
  
  Contract Validity: The contract may not be valid for the purchasing organization due to date restrictions or other conditions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a release order against the contract for the specified purchasing organization.
  
  
  Plant Assignment: The plant associated with the release order may not be assigned to the purchasing organization in the configuration.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Contract and Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Verify that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the contract.
  Ensure that the contract is active and valid for the intended purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Type:
  
  Confirm that the contract type allows for release orders to be created for the specified purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Validate Contract Dates:
  
  Check the validity dates of the contract to ensure it is active during the time the release order is being created.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user creating the release order has the necessary authorizations for the purchasing organization and the contract.
  
  
  
  Plant Configuration:
  
  Verify that the plant associated with the release order is correctly assigned to the purchasing organization in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the configuration of contracts and purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract) to review and modify contract details.
  Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings in SPRO under "Materials Management" > "Purchasing" > "Contracts" to ensure that the purchasing organization is set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP MM (Materials Management) for further assistance.