How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE120 - The recall &1 has been sent to release with activity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: The recall &1 has been sent to release with activity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE120 - The recall &1 has been sent to release with activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_RE120 typically indicates that a recall (or request) for a purchase order (PO) has been sent for release, and it is associated with a specific activity. This message is often encountered in the context of the Purchase Order Release Strategy in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Release Strategy: The message is related to the release strategy of the purchase order. It indicates that the PO is currently in a state where it requires approval or release from designated users based on the defined release strategy.
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the release procedure that is preventing the PO from being processed further.
  Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the PO, or the release codes may not be correctly assigned.
  System Configuration: There could be a misconfiguration in the release strategy settings or the related customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Release Status: Verify the current release status of the purchase order. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in the SAP GUI and checking the release status.
  Review Release Strategy: Ensure that the release strategy is correctly configured. Check the configuration in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to release the PO has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Workflow Monitoring: If the release is part of a workflow, check the workflow logs to see if there are any errors or issues that need to be addressed.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME29N (Release Purchase Order) to manage the release of purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.