How To Fix MMPUR_REL_STRAT008 - Release Strategy will be obsolete. Please use the Flexible Workflow.

MMPUR_REL_STRAT008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REL_STRAT -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Release Strategy will be obsolete. Please use the Flexible Workflow.

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MMPUR_REL_STRAT008 - Details

• The SAP error message MMPUR_REL_STRAT008 indicates that the traditional release strategy for purchase requisitions or purchase orders is being phased out in favor of the Flexible Workflow functionality. This change is part of SAP's ongoing efforts to modernize its applications and improve user experience.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is configured to use a release strategy that is no longer supported. SAP has introduced the Flexible Workflow as a more dynamic and adaptable approach to managing approval processes, which allows for more complex and customizable workflows.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to transition from the traditional release strategy to the Flexible Workflow. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check System Version: Ensure that your SAP system is on a version that supports Flexible Workflow (typically S/4HANA).
  
  
  Activate Flexible Workflow:
  
  Go to the SAP Fiori Launchpad or the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the Manage Workflows app or transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Create a new