How To Fix ME_RELCHK002 - Release group keys correctly maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Release group keys correctly maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK002 - Release group keys correctly maintained ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK002 indicates that there is an issue with the release group keys in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts. This error typically arises when the release strategy for a purchasing document is not correctly configured or maintained.
  Cause:
  The error message ME_RELCHK002 usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Release Group Configuration: The release group keys may not be properly defined in the system. This can happen if the release strategy is not set up correctly or if the release group is not assigned to the relevant document type.
  
  
  Missing Release Codes: The release codes associated with the release strategy may not be properly assigned or may be missing.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to release the document may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the release strategy, such as missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME_RELCHK002 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Release Procedure > Define Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  Ensure that the release group and release codes are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Verify Release Codes:
  
  Ensure that the release codes are correctly assigned to the users who are supposed to release the documents.
  Check if the release codes are active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues after attempting to release the document.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the release strategy.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the relevant tables (e.g., T16FS, T16FG) to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing entries related to the release strategy.
  
  
  
  Test the Release Strategy:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the release strategy by attempting to release a purchase order or contract to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME29N: Change Purchase Order
  ME28: Release Purchase Orders
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring release strategies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the ME_RELCHK002 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ME_RELCHK002 error in SAP.