How To Fix ME_RELCHK008 - Define a release indicator for the status "released"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 008

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

What causes this issue?

You have not defined a
<DS:GLOS.352AC0A188E65CD5E10000009B38F974>release indicator</> for the
final status "Released".
For the purchasing document to be processed further, it must be
assigned the final status "Released" after all the individual
<DS:GLOS.3526BFF2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release points</> involved
have signified their approval.

How to fix this error?

Define a release indicator for the status "Released".
Assign this indicator to your
<DS:GLOS.3526BFF3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release strategies</> for the
final status.
<zh>Note</>
For the release of purchase requisitions, you must select the
indicators for release for the issue of RFQs and POs.
For the release of POs, RFQs, contracts, and scheduling agreements, you
must select the <ls>Released</> indicator for this indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK008 - Define a release indicator for the status "released" ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK008 indicates that there is a missing configuration for the release indicator associated with the status "released" in the context of release strategies for purchasing documents (like purchase requisitions or purchase orders). This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a document that requires a release strategy, but the necessary settings have not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Release Indicator Configuration: The release indicator for the status "released" has not been defined in the system. This means that the system does not know how to handle documents that have been released.
  Incorrect Release Strategy: The release strategy may not be properly set up or may not include the necessary release indicators.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the release process, they may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME_RELCHK008 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Release Indicator:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Release Procedure > Define Release Indicators.
  Here, you need to define a release indicator for the status "released". Ensure that the indicator is correctly linked to the release strategy you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Release Strategy:
  
  Still in the SPRO transaction, navigate to Release Procedure > Define Release Strategies.
  Verify that the release strategy you are using includes the correct release indicators and that they are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the release process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on setting up release strategies and indicators.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to the release process, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Release Procedure: This is a process in SAP that controls how purchasing documents are approved or released. It typically involves multiple levels of approval based on predefined criteria.
  Release Indicators: These are flags that indicate the status of a document in the release process (e.g., "released", "blocked", etc.).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME29N (Release Purchase Order) and ME28 (Release Purchase Requisition) for testing purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME_RELCHK008 error and ensure that your release strategies are functioning correctly.