How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO813 - Order processing is forwarded to release process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Order processing is forwarded to release process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO813 - Order processing is forwarded to release process ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO813 indicates that the order processing for a purchase order (PO) is being forwarded to the release process. This typically means that the purchase order requires approval or release before it can proceed further in the procurement process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Release Strategy: The purchase order is subject to a release strategy that requires approval from designated personnel before it can be processed. This is common in organizations that have a structured procurement process to control spending.
  Release Codes: The order may have been created with a release code that indicates it needs to be reviewed and approved.
  Configuration Settings: The release strategy may be configured in such a way that certain criteria (like value thresholds, material types, etc.) trigger the need for approval.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Status: 
  
  Go to the purchase order in SAP and check the release status. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order display (transaction code ME23N) and looking for the release status in the header data.
  
  
  
  Release the Purchase Order:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can release the purchase order using transaction code ME28 (Release Purchase Order). Ensure that you follow your organization’s procedures for releasing POs.
  
  
  
  Contact the Releasing Authority:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to release the order, contact the appropriate personnel (e.g., a manager or someone in the procurement department) who can approve the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Review Release Strategy Configuration:
  
  If you are an SAP administrator or have access to configuration settings, review the release strategy settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO). Ensure that the criteria for release are correctly set up and that the necessary release codes are assigned to the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users involved in the procurement process are trained on the release strategy and understand how to manage purchase orders that require approval.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: This can be found in the SAP customizing settings under Materials Management (MM) > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME28: Release Purchase Order
  ME29N: Release Purchase Order (with additional options)
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to release purchase orders. This can be managed through roles and profiles in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and proceed with the purchase order processing.