MEEXTFU028 - Different release information for purchase req. &1 in overall release

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEEXTFU - MMPUR Messages Re Enhanced Functions

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Different release information for purchase req. &1 in overall release

What causes this issue?

The purchase requisition is in overall release. The external system is
trying to transfer different release information for different items. In
a purchase requisition in overall release, the items can only be
transferred with the same release information.

System Response

For a purchase requisition in overall release, either all items must be
released at the same time, or all items must be rejected at the same
time.

How to fix this error?

Transfer the same release information for all of the items of the
purchase requisition.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEEXTFU028 - Different release information for purchase req. &1 in overall release ?

  The SAP error message MEEXTFU028 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the release information of a purchase requisition (PR) and the overall release status of that requisition. This typically occurs in the context of the release strategy for purchase requisitions, where the system expects consistent release information across different levels or stages of the requisition.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Release Status: The purchase requisition has been released at one level but not at another, leading to a mismatch in the release information.
  Manual Changes: If manual changes were made to the purchase requisition after it was released, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Multiple Release Strategies: If the requisition is subject to multiple release strategies, and one of them has not been completed, it can cause this error.
  System Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the release strategy in the SAP system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Release Status: Review the release status of the purchase requisition in question. Ensure that all necessary approvals have been completed.
  Release the Requisition: If the requisition is partially released, complete the release process for all required levels.
  Review Changes: If any changes were made to the requisition after it was released, revert those changes or re-release the requisition.
  Consult with the Release Strategy: Ensure that the release strategy is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction.
  Use Transaction ME28: You can use transaction ME28 (Release Purchase Requisitions) to check and manage the release status of the requisition.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition), ME28 (Release Purchase Requisitions).
  Release Strategy Configuration: This can be found in the SPRO transaction under Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Requisition > Release Procedure for Purchase Requisitions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on release strategies and handling purchase requisitions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEEXTFU028 error and ensure that your purchase requisition is correctly processed.