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


ME_RELCHK008 - Overview

  • 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"

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  • 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.

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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

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