How To Fix ME372 - Not possible to determine a release strategy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 372

• Message text: Not possible to determine a release strategy

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a list of documents to be released using
the selection criteria "release code" and/or "release group".
Your selection criteria do not occur in any release strategy. The
system is therefore unable to list any documents to be released.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME372 - Not possible to determine a release strategy ?

  The SAP error message ME372 ("Not possible to determine a release strategy") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, when the system is unable to find a valid release strategy for the document. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of ME372 Error
  
  
  Missing Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy may not be configured correctly in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the release strategy definitions.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type for the purchase requisition or purchase order may not be assigned to any release strategy.
  
  
  Release Group Issues: The release group assigned to the document may not have any release strategies defined.
  
  
  Release Code Issues: The release codes assigned to the users may not be set up correctly, or the users may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Conditions Not Met: The document may not meet the conditions defined for the release strategy, such as value limits, account assignment categories, or other criteria.
  
  
  Missing Release Indicators: The document may not have the necessary release indicators set, which are required for the release strategy to be determined.
  
  
  Solutions to ME372 Error
  
  
  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 > Define Release Strategies.
  Ensure that the release strategy is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Assignment:
  
  Check if the document type of the purchase requisition or order is linked to a release strategy.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly configured in the release strategy settings.
  
  
  
  Review Release Group and Codes:
  
  Ensure that the release group assigned to the document has valid release strategies.
  Check the release codes and ensure that they are correctly assigned to the users who are supposed to release the documents.
  
  
  
  Check Conditions for Release Strategy:
  
  Review the conditions defined for the release strategy and ensure that the document meets these conditions.
  This may include checking value limits, account assignment categories, and other criteria.
  
  
  
  Set Release Indicators:
  
  Ensure that the necessary release indicators are set on the document.
  This may involve checking the document's status and ensuring it is eligible for release.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, create a test purchase requisition or order with different values or conditions to see if the release strategy can be determined.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME28 (Release Purchase Order), ME29N (Release Purchase Order), and ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) for testing and troubleshooting.
  Authorization Issues: If users are unable to release documents, check their authorization profiles to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to release strategies and the ME372 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME372 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.