How To Fix ME_RELCHK014 - No release group exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No release group exists

What causes this issue?

You have not created a release group. A release group is necessary for
the determination of the
<DS:GLOS.3526BFF3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release strategy</> because
the <DS:GLOS.352AD58C88E65CD5E10000009B38F974>release conditions</> are
defined via the release group.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create a release group.
Create your <DS:GLOS.3526BFF1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release codes
</> and <DS:GLOS.3526BFF3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release strategies</>
with reference to your release group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK014 - No release group exists ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK014: No release group exists typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with release strategies for purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system cannot find a release group associated with the document you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Release Group Configuration: The release group that is supposed to be assigned to the purchase requisition or order is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to use a release group.
  Release Strategy Not Assigned: The release strategy may not be properly assigned to the relevant document type or may not be active.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the release group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Release Procedure > Define Release Groups.
  Ensure that the required release group is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Settings:
  
  In the same configuration area, check the settings for the document type you are using (e.g., Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order).
  Ensure that the document type is linked to the correct release group.
  
  
  
  Review Release Strategy:
  
  Check if the release strategy is correctly defined and assigned to the document type.
  Ensure that the release strategy is active and that the conditions for triggering it are met.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the release strategy.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  ME28 (to release purchase orders)
  ME54N (to release purchase requisitions)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring release strategies and groups.
  
  
  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 identify and resolve the cause of the ME_RELCHK014 error in SAP.