How To Fix ME501 - Please select requisitions for full release and/or item release

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Please select requisitions for full release and/or item release

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME501 - Please select requisitions for full release and/or item release ?

  The SAP error message ME501 ("Please select requisitions for full release and/or item release") typically occurs when you are trying to release a purchase requisition (PR) but the system cannot find any requisitions that meet the criteria for release. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the requisition is already fully released, or if the requisition does not meet the necessary conditions for release.
  Causes of ME501 Error
  
  No Requisitions Selected: You may not have selected any requisitions for release.
  Requisition Already Released: The requisition you are trying to release may already be fully released.
  Release Strategy Not Met: The requisition may not meet the criteria defined in the release strategy (e.g., it may not require approval).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any existing requisitions.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to release the requisition.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Selection: Ensure that you have selected the correct requisitions for release. You can do this by reviewing the selection criteria and ensuring that the requisitions you want to release are highlighted.
  
  
  Review Release Status: Check the release status of the requisition. If it is already fully released, you will not be able to release it again. You can view the status in the purchase requisition display (transaction code ME53N).
  
  
  Verify Release Strategy: Ensure that the requisition meets the conditions of the release strategy. You can check the release strategy configuration in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify your selection criteria to ensure that you are including requisitions that are eligible for release. This may involve changing the date range, status, or other filters.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the release action. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the release strategy or the requisition status, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  ME54N: Release Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy for purchase requisitions can be configured in the SAP system under the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Requisition ? Release Procedure for Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the ME501 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME501 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.