How To Fix MPE_RTG_UI146 - Last routing version must be released before creating a new one

MPE_RTG_UI146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_RTG_UI - Messages for Routing Maintenance

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Last routing version must be released before creating a new one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI146 - Last routing version must be released before creating a new one ?

  The SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI146 indicates that you are trying to create a new routing version in the system, but the last routing version has not been released. In SAP, routing versions must be released before you can create a new version. This is a common requirement in manufacturing and production planning processes to ensure that the routing data is stable and approved before any changes are made.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You have an existing routing version that is still in a "draft" or "unreleased" state.
  The system requires that the last version of the routing be released to ensure that it is finalized and can be used in production processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to release the last routing version before creating a new one. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Routing Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction code for routing, typically CA01 (Create Routing) or CA02 (Change Routing).
  
  
  
  Select the