How To Fix ME_RELCHK012 - Release code keys correctly maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Release code keys correctly maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK012 - Release code keys correctly maintained ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK012 ("Release code keys correctly maintained") typically occurs in the context of release strategy configuration in the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the release strategy for a document is not correctly set up or that the release codes are not properly maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Release Codes: The release codes that are supposed to be assigned to the release strategy are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The release strategy configuration may not be correctly defined in the customizing settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the document.
  Document Type Issues: The document type may not be linked to the correct release strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Codes:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Release Procedure for Purchase Orders > Define Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  Ensure that the release codes are correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate release strategy.
  
  
  
  Review Release Strategy:
  
  In the same path, check the release strategy configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up.
  Verify that the conditions for the release strategy are met (e.g., value limits, document types).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to release the document has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type of the purchase requisition or purchase order is correctly linked to the release strategy.
  This can also be checked in the customizing settings under the release procedure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the release process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME28: Release Purchase Order
  ME29N: Release Purchase Order
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring release strategies and release codes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME_RELCHK012 error and ensure that the release strategy is functioning as intended.