How To Fix MEPO048 - Not currently possible to release against contract & (being processed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Not currently possible to release against contract & (being processed)

What causes this issue?

You wish to create a purchase order referencing contract &v1&. This is
not currently possible because either another user is in the process of
creating a release order against this contract or the contract itself
is being processed. If another user is processing the contract, the
latter is blocked. It is possible that a system error occurred during
blocking.

System Response

The item cannot be created without errors.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Enter the PO without the item, put the PO "on hold", and then process
it later (using the "check" function)
Invoke the "check" function at a later point in time while processing
this PO
The system will then make another attempt to access this contract.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO048 - Not currently possible to release against contract & (being processed) ?

  The SAP error message MEPO048 ("Not currently possible to release against contract & (being processed)") typically occurs when there is an issue with the contract that you are trying to release a purchase order against. This error indicates that the contract is currently being processed or is in a state that does not allow for the release of a purchase order.
  Causes:
  
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow for releases, such as being locked or in a draft state.
  Concurrent Processing: Another user or process may be currently editing or processing the contract, which prevents you from making changes.
  Incomplete Data: The contract may have missing or incomplete data that needs to be addressed before it can be released.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to release the contract.
  System Lock: The contract might be locked in the system due to a previous transaction that has