How To Fix ME_RELCHK004 - Release indicators correctly maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Release indicators correctly maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK004 - Release indicators correctly maintained ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK004 ("Release indicators correctly maintained") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, when there is an issue with the release strategy configuration or the release indicators assigned to the document.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy may not be set up correctly in the system. This could involve missing or incorrect release indicators.
  Missing Release Indicators: The document may not have the necessary release indicators assigned, which are required for the approval process.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for the release process to be executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to release the document may not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the configuration for the release strategy.
  Ensure that the release indicators are correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate release strategy.
  
  
  
  Verify Release Indicators:
  
  Check the purchase requisition or purchase order to ensure that the correct release indicators are assigned.
  You can do this by viewing the document in the relevant transaction (e.g., ME53N for purchase requisitions or ME23N for purchase orders).
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document is in a status that allows for release. If it is already released or in a completed status, it may not be eligible for further release.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to release the document. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate further. They can check for any underlying issues in the configuration or system settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition)
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG for configuration)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to release strategies and purchasing documents can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engaging with the SAP Community forums can also be helpful, as other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the ME_RELCHK004 error in SAP.