How To Fix ME_RELCHK000 - Release group &1, strategy &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Release group &1, strategy &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK000 - Release group &1, strategy &2 ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK000 typically occurs in the context of release strategies for purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that there is an issue with the release group or release strategy defined for the document in question.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Release Group or Strategy: The release group or strategy specified in the purchase requisition or order does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user attempting to release the document may not have the necessary authorizations for the specified release strategy.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the release strategy in the customizing settings of SAP.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for the release process to be executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Group and Strategy:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for purchasing and check the release strategy configuration.
  Ensure that the release group and strategy are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to release the document.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the purchase requisition or order to ensure it is in a state that allows for release.
  If the document is already released or in a blocked status, it may not be eligible for further release.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to release strategies for further insights into the configuration and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system or configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME28 (Release Purchase Order)
  ME29N (Release Purchase Order)
  ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition)
  ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition)
  
  
  
  Configuration Path: 
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchase Order ? Release Procedure ? Define Release Procedure for Purchase Orders
  
  
  
  Release Strategy: A release strategy is a set of rules that determine how a purchase requisition or order is released. It can involve multiple levels of approval based on various criteria such as value, type of material, or vendor.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ME_RELCHK000 error message in SAP.