How To Fix ME494 - Release will be set for all items within framework of overall release

ME494 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Release will be set for all items within framework of overall release

What causes this issue?

The purchase requisition is subject to overall release. When one item
is released, all other items are automatically released at the same
time.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME494 - Release will be set for all items within framework of overall release ?

  The SAP error message ME494, which states "Release will be set for all items within framework of overall release," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or scheduling agreements. This message indicates that the system is attempting to set a release status for all items in a document, but there may be issues preventing this from happening.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Overall Release Strategy: The error often arises when there is a release strategy in place that requires approval for all items in a purchasing document. If one or more items do not meet the criteria for release, the system will not allow the overall release to proceed.
  
  
  Missing Approvals: If certain items are pending approval or if the release codes for those items are not set correctly, the overall release cannot be completed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the release strategy in the system, such as