How To Fix ME_RELCHK014 - No release group exists

ME_RELCHK014 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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