How To Fix ME_RELCHK016 - No release codes assigned to release strategy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No release codes assigned to release strategy &1

What causes this issue?

You have not assigned any
<DS:GLOS.3526BFF1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release codes</> tp
<DS:GLOS.3526BFF3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release strategy</> &V1&. A
release strategy must contain at least one release code.

How to fix this error?

Assign releas codes to release strategy &V1&.
Maintain <DS:GLOS.352ACDF988E65CD5E10000009B38F974>release
prerequisites</>, release statuses, and the classification for release
strategy &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK016 - No release codes assigned to release strategy &1 ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK016 indicates that there are no release codes assigned to the specified release strategy in the purchasing document. This error typically occurs when you are trying to release a purchase requisition or purchase order, and the system cannot find any release codes associated with the release strategy defined for that document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Release Codes: The release strategy defined for the document does not have any release codes assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The release strategy may not be properly configured in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be linked to the correct release strategy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Release Procedure for Purchase Orders > Define Release Strategies.
  
  
  Verify that the release strategy in question has release codes assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Release Codes:
  
  If no release codes are assigned, you will need to assign them. This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the release strategy.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  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 configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to release the document has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the release process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME28: Release Purchase Orders
  ME29N: Release Purchase Orders
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on release strategies and procedures.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME_RELCHK016 error and successfully release your purchasing documents.