How To Fix ME390 - Purchasing document & not yet released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 390

• Message text: Purchasing document & not yet released

What causes this issue?

The purchasing document is subject to a <GL:release_strategy>release
strategy</>. The goods receipt cannot be entered until Purchasing has
released (approved) the document.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact the person responsible in Purchasing in order to have the
purchasing document released.
You can view the release strategy in the header data of the purchasing
document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME390 - Purchasing document & not yet released ?

  The SAP error message ME390 indicates that a purchasing document (such as a purchase order) has not yet been released. This typically occurs in the context of the purchasing process where certain documents require approval or release before they can be processed further.
  Cause:
  
  Release Strategy Not Met: The purchasing document may be subject to a release strategy that has not been fulfilled. This means that the necessary approvals have not been obtained.
  Incomplete Data: The document may be missing required information or data that is necessary for it to be released.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to process the document may not have the necessary authorization to release the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be released (e.g., it may be in a draft state).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Release Strategy: Review the release strategy assigned to the purchasing document. Ensure that all necessary approvals have been obtained. You can do this by checking the release status in the document.
  Complete Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields in the purchasing document are filled out correctly. This includes vendor information, item details, and any other required data.
  User Authorization: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorization to release the document. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the necessary permissions.
  Release the Document: If you have the necessary permissions and the document is complete, you can manually release the document using the transaction code ME29N (Change Purchase Order) or ME28 (Release Purchase Order).
  Consult with the Purchasing Department: If you are unsure about the release strategy or the status of the document, consult with your purchasing department or the person responsible for managing purchasing documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME29N: Change Purchase Order
  ME28: Release Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order (to view the document details)
  
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: If you are an SAP administrator, you may need to check the configuration of the release strategy in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on release strategies and purchasing document processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME390 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.