How To Fix ME737 - Choose a real release (i.e. release number > 0)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 737

• Message text: Choose a real release (i.e. release number > 0)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME737 - Choose a real release (i.e. release number > 0) ?

  The SAP error message ME737 ("Choose a real release (i.e. release number > 0)") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when trying to process a release strategy. This error indicates that the system expects a valid release number, but the number provided is either zero or not valid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Release Number: The release number you are trying to use is either zero or not assigned to any valid release strategy.
  Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to recognize valid release numbers.
  Document Status: The document you are trying to release may not be in a status that allows for a release to occur.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the document, which can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Release Number: Ensure that the release number you are trying to use is greater than zero and corresponds to a valid release strategy.
  Review Release Strategy Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for release strategies in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) and verify that the release strategy is correctly set up.
  Document Status: Check the status of the document you are trying to release. Ensure that it is in a state that allows for a release (e.g., it should not be already released or in a blocked status).
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the release action. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Use Transaction ME28: If you are trying to release a purchase order, you can use transaction ME28 to release it in bulk, which may help in resolving the issue if it is related to the specific transaction you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME29N (for purchase order release) and ME28 (for collective release).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message ME737.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on release strategies and purchasing processes for a better understanding of how they work and how to troubleshoot related issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the purchasing module.