How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO816 - Item processing is forwarded to release process

/PF1/MSG_PO816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Item processing is forwarded to release process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO816 - Item processing is forwarded to release process ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO816 indicates that the item processing for a purchase order (PO) is being forwarded to the release process. This typically means that the purchase order item is subject to a release strategy, which is a mechanism in SAP that controls the approval process for purchasing documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: The purchase order item is configured to require approval based on certain criteria (e.g., value, vendor, material type).
  Release Codes: The item may not have been released yet, meaning it is still pending approval from the designated approvers.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to process the PO may not have the necessary authorization to release the item.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the purchase order that prevents it from being processed further.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Release Strategy: Review the release strategy assigned to the purchase order item. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in SAP