How To Fix ME513 - Release will be cancelled for all items within framework of overall rel.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Release will be cancelled for all items within framework of overall rel.

What causes this issue?

The purchase requisition is subject to overall release. If the release
for one item is cancelled, the releases for all the other items are
simultaneously cancelled as well.

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 ME513 - Release will be cancelled for all items within framework of overall rel. ?

  The SAP error message ME513 ("Release will be cancelled for all items within framework of overall rel.") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with release strategies for purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the release strategy for the document has been canceled for all items, which means that the system has determined that the document cannot be released due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes:
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy may not be properly configured. This could include missing or incorrect conditions that need to be met for the release to occur.
  Status of the Document: The document may be in a status that does not allow for release. For example, it might be blocked or already released.
  Missing Approvals: If the document requires approvals from certain users or roles, and those approvals have not been obtained, the release will be canceled.
  Release Codes: The release codes assigned to the document may not be valid or may not correspond to the required release strategy.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to release the document may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration: Review the configuration of the release strategy in the SPRO transaction. Ensure that all conditions and codes are correctly set up.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the purchase requisition or order. Ensure that it is not blocked or already released.
  Obtain Necessary Approvals: If the document requires approvals, ensure that all necessary approvals have been obtained from the relevant users.
  Validate Release Codes: Ensure that the release codes used are valid and correspond to the correct release strategy.
  User Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to release the document. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME28 (Release Purchase Order) or ME54N (Release Purchase Requisition) to manage the release process.
  Release Strategy Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on how release strategies are configured and managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to release strategies and the ME513 error.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the purchasing module.