How To Fix ME_RELCHK007 - Define a release indicator for the status "blocked"

ME_RELCHK007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Define a release indicator for the status "blocked"

What causes this issue?

You have not defined a
<DS:GLOS.352AC0A188E65CD5E10000009B38F974>release indicator</> for the
initial status "Blocked".
As a rule, a purchasing document must first be released before it can
be processed further. When you create a purchasing document, this
document must therefore initially be blocked by an appropriate release
indicator.
<zh>Example</>
When it is first created, a purchase requisition is assigned a release
indicator blocking it from being used as the basis to generate RFQs or
POs. On the detail screen for this indicator, the indicators signifying
release for the issue of RFQs and POs are <zh>not</> selected.

How to fix this error?

Define a release indicator for the status "Blocked". You must assign
this indicator to your
<DS:GLOS.3526BFF3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release strategies</> for the
initial status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK007 - Define a release indicator for the status "blocked" ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK007 indicates that there is a missing configuration for a release indicator associated with the status "blocked" in the release strategy for purchasing documents (like purchase requisitions or purchase orders). This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a document that is in a blocked status, but there is no defined release indicator that allows for the release of such documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The release strategy for the purchasing document does not have a release indicator defined for the "blocked" status.
  Incorrect Release Strategy: The release strategy may not be set up correctly to handle documents that are in a blocked status.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the release strategy, they may not account for the blocked status.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME_RELCHK007 error, you need to define a release indicator for the blocked status in the release strategy configuration. Here are the