How To Fix ME_RELCHK001 - Release group ' ' not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Release group ' ' not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have created a release group with the key ' '. This is not allowed
because errors may arise during the determination of the
<DS:GLOS.3526BFF3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release strategy</> as a
result.

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?

Delete all release strategies for release group ' '.
Delete all <DS:GLOS.3526BFF1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release codes</>
for release group ' '.
Delete the release group ' '.
<zh>Note</>
Delete the release strategies and release codes before deleting the
release group, since these strategies and codes are subsequently no
longer visible.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK001 - Release group ' ' not allowed ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK001 indicates that a release group is not allowed for a particular operation or transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when the system checks the release strategy and finds that the specified release group is either missing or not permitted for the current transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Release Group: The release group specified in the purchasing document is blank or not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The release strategy configuration may not include the specified release group, or the release group may not be assigned to the relevant document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release documents with the specified release group.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being processed may not be allowed to use the specified release group.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Release Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the following path:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Release Procedure -> Define Release Groups
  
  Ensure that the release group is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Release Group to Document Type:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the release group is assigned to the relevant document type. If not, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Review Release Strategy:
  
  Check the release strategy settings to ensure that the release group is included in the strategy for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to release documents with the specified release group. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Document Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document you are trying to release is correctly set up and that all required fields are filled in.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME28: Release Purchase Orders
  ME29N: Release Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to release groups and strategies.
  Testing: After making changes, test the release process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ME_RELCHK001 error message in SAP.