How To Fix MEEXTFU024 - External release is not allowed for purchase requisition &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEEXTFU - MMPUR Messages Re Enhanced Functions

• Message number: 024

• Message text: External release is not allowed for purchase requisition &1 &2

What causes this issue?

Purchase requisition &V1& &V2& is in internal release. The external
application tries to release the purchase requisition. However, release
by an external system is only allowed for purchase requisitions in
external release.

System Response

You cannot release purchase requisition &V1& &V2& externally.

How to fix this error?

Release the purchase requisition in the SAP S/4HANA system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEEXTFU024 - External release is not allowed for purchase requisition &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message MEEXTFU024, which states "External release is not allowed for purchase requisition &1 &2," typically occurs when there is an attempt to release a purchase requisition externally, but the system settings or the document's configuration do not allow for this action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict external releases for certain types of purchase requisitions. This could be due to company policy or specific settings in the purchasing configuration.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type of the purchase requisition may not be set up to allow external releases.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the action may not have the necessary authorizations to release the purchase requisition externally.
  Release Strategy: The release strategy defined for the purchase requisition may not include external release as an option.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for purchase requisitions in the SAP system. Ensure that the document type allows for external releases