How To Fix ME_AUTO146 - Select a release

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_AUTO - IS Automotive: Scheduling Agreement Messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Select a release

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_AUTO146 - Select a release ?

  The SAP error message ME_AUTO146: Select a release typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with release strategies in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a release strategy to be selected for a purchase requisition or purchase order, but none has been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Release Strategy: The purchase requisition or order does not have an associated release strategy defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The release strategy may not be properly configured in the system, or the conditions for triggering the release strategy are not met.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to select or process the release strategy.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for a release to be selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for release strategies in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the release strategy is correctly defined and that the conditions for its application are met.
  
  
  
  Select a Release:
  
  If you are processing a purchase requisition or order, ensure that you select a valid release strategy from the available options.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant document and checking the release strategy section.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to select and process the release strategy. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document. If it is already released or in a status that does not allow for further processing, you may need to change its status or create a new document.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on release strategies and how to manage them.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition), and ME28 (Release Purchase Requisition).
  Release Strategy Tables: Understand the tables involved in release strategies, such as T16F (Release Strategy) and T16FS (Release Strategy for Purchase Requisitions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the purchasing module.