How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO623 - Payment order &1/&2/&3 could not be rejected (PO "For Release")

/PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO623 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO -

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Payment order &1/&2/&3 could not be rejected (PO "For Release")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO623 - Payment order &1/&2/&3 could not be rejected (PO "For Release") ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO623 indicates that a payment order cannot be rejected because the purchase order (PO) is in a "For Release" status. This typically means that the PO is awaiting approval or is in a state where it cannot be modified or rejected until it has been released.
  
  Cause:
  
  PO Status: The purchase order is currently in a status that requires approval (e.g., "For Release"). This status prevents any changes, including rejection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to reject the payment order or to change the status of the purchase order.
  Business Process Constraints: There may be business rules or workflows in place that prevent the rejection of payment orders in certain statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check PO Status: Verify the status of the purchase order. If it is indeed "For Release," you will need to either wait for it to be released or take action to release it if you