How To Fix ME_AUTO160 - Select release with release number greater than 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Select release with release number greater than 1

What causes this issue?

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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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_AUTO160 - Select release with release number greater than 1 ?

  The SAP error message ME_AUTO160, which states "Select release with release number greater than 1," typically occurs in the context of the release strategy for purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system is expecting a release number greater than 1 for the document you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy for the document may be configured in such a way that it requires a release number greater than 1 to proceed. This could be due to the settings in the release strategy configuration in the SAP system.
  Document Status: The document you are trying to process may not have been released properly or is still in a status that does not allow further processing.
  Incorrect Document Selection: You may be trying to select a document that does not meet the criteria for the release strategy, such as a document that has not been released or is in a different status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy: Review the release strategy configuration in the SAP system. Ensure that the strategy is set up correctly and that it allows for the release of documents with the required release number.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (to access the configuration settings).
  Navigate to: Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Requisition > Release Procedure > Define Release Procedure for Purchase Requisitions.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the purchase requisition or purchase order. Ensure that it has been released and that the release number is indeed greater than 1.
  
  You can check the document status using transaction codes like ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  
  
  
  Select the Correct Document: Ensure that you are selecting the correct document that meets the criteria for the release strategy. If necessary, consult with your purchasing department or the person responsible for the release strategy to clarify which documents should be selected.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Release Strategy: A release strategy in SAP is a set of rules that determine how purchase requisitions or purchase orders are approved. It typically involves multiple levels of approval based on criteria such as value, type of purchase, or other factors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), and ME54N (Release Purchase Requisition).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to the ME_AUTO160 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.