How To Fix ME_RELCHK009 - Release indicator ' ' not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Release indicator ' ' not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have created a <DS:GLOS.352AC0A188E65CD5E10000009B38F974>release
indicator</> with the key ' '. This is not allowed, since it may lead
to errors in the determination of the
<DS:GLOS.3526BFF3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release strategy</>.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, remove the release indicator from your release
strategies.
Delete the indicator.
Create a new indicator and assign it to your release strategies.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK009 - Release indicator ' ' not allowed ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK009, which states "Release indicator ' ' not allowed," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system has encountered an issue with the release indicator assigned to the document, which is either missing or not valid.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Release Indicator: The release indicator field is empty, which means that the system cannot determine how to process the document.
  Invalid Release Indicator: The release indicator may not be set up correctly in the system or may not be allowed for the specific document type or purchasing organization.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the release strategy that do not allow for the current state of the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Release Indicator: Ensure that the release indicator is correctly assigned to the document. You can do this by checking the document in the relevant transaction (e.g., ME51N for purchase requisitions or ME21N for purchase orders).
  Update Document: If the release indicator is missing, you may need to update the document to include a valid release indicator.
  Review Release Strategy Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the release strategy (transaction code SPRO) and verify that the release indicators are correctly defined for the relevant document types and purchasing organizations.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can help diagnose the problem further and make any necessary adjustments to the configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  Release Strategy Configuration: This can be found under the following path in SPRO: 
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Requisition > Release Procedure > Define Release Procedure for Purchase Requisitions.
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Release Procedure > Define Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on release strategies and indicators.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ME_RELCHK009 error message.