How To Fix ME_RELCHK017 - Release indicators missing for statuses of release strategy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Release indicators missing for statuses of release strategy &1

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained
<DS:GLOS.352AC0A188E65CD5E10000009B38F974>release indicators</> for all
release statuses. <DS:GLOS.3526BFF3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Release
strategy</> &v1&, assigned to release group &v2&, is therefore faulty.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, define release indicators.
Assign an indicator to each release status defined in release strategy
&V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK017 - Release indicators missing for statuses of release strategy &1 ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK017 indicates that there are missing release indicators for the statuses of a release strategy in the purchasing module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to release a purchase requisition or purchase order, and the system cannot find the necessary release indicators that define how the document can be released.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Release Indicators: The release strategy defined for the document does not have the required release indicators assigned to its statuses.
  Configuration Issues: The release strategy may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Changes in Release Strategy: If changes were made to the release strategy or its indicators, it may have resulted in missing links or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to:
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Release Procedure -> Define Release Procedure for Purchase Orders
  
  Verify that the release strategy is correctly defined and that all necessary release indicators are assigned to the statuses.
  
  
  
  Assign Release Indicators:
  
  Ensure that each status in the release strategy has a corresponding release indicator. If any are missing, you will need to add them.
  Check the release indicator settings to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Release Strategy:
  
  After making changes, test the release strategy by attempting to release a purchase requisition or order to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to release strategies for additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME28: Release Purchase Orders
  ME29N: Release Purchase Orders (new)
  ME31K: Create Contract
  
  
  Release Strategy: A release strategy is a set of rules that determine how a purchase order or requisition is approved. It typically involves multiple levels of approval.
  Release Indicators: These are specific indicators that define the status of a document in the release process (e.g., released, blocked, etc.).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be underlying issues with the system configuration or data integrity.