How To Fix ME_RELCHK058 - Release strategy &2 for release group &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Release strategy &2 for release group &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.3526BFF3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Release strategy</> &v2& is
not allowed because the associated release group &V1& no longer exists.

How to fix this error?

Re-create release group &V1&.
<zh>Note</>
The <DS:GLOS.3526BFF1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release codes</> and
release strategies for a release group are only displayed if the
release group still exists. Therefore you must create release group
&V1& in order to delete the release codes and release strategies.
Delete the release strategies and release codes for release group &V1&.
Then delete release group &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK058 - Release strategy &2 for release group &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK058 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the release strategy for a particular release group. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, when the system is trying to determine the appropriate release strategy based on the defined criteria.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can arise from several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The release strategy may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing characteristics, incorrect assignment of release codes, or other configuration issues.
  
  
  Changes in Release Strategy: If changes were made to the release strategy configuration (e.g., adding or removing characteristics) without properly updating the related release groups, inconsistencies can occur.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data in the purchasing documents that do not meet the criteria defined for the release strategy.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the release strategy was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and not all related objects were transported, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME_RELCHK058 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for release strategies in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: Materials Management > Purchasing > Release Procedure for Purchase Orders > Define Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  Verify that the release strategy for the specified release group is correctly defined and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Review Release Group Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the release group is correctly assigned to the relevant purchasing documents.
  Check if the release codes are correctly assigned to the release strategy.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Data:
  
  Check the purchasing document (e.g., purchase order or requisition) for any data inconsistencies that might prevent the release strategy from being applied.
  Ensure that all required fields and values are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the release strategy was recently transported, verify that all related objects were included in the transport request.
  Check for any missing configurations or settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the release strategy by attempting to release a document that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  ME28 (to release purchase orders)
  ME29N (to display and change purchase order release status)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring release strategies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to release strategies and the ME_RELCHK058 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the ME_RELCHK058 error in your SAP system.