How To Fix RELSTRAT_MSG019 - Release Strategy is mandatory

RELSTRAT_MSG019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RELSTRAT_MSG - Release Strategy Messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Release Strategy is mandatory

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RELSTRAT_MSG019 - Details

• The SAP error message RELSTRAT_MSG019 indicates that a release strategy is mandatory for the document you are trying to process, but it has not been assigned or defined. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, where a release strategy is required for approval processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Release Strategy: The document does not have a release strategy assigned, which is required for the approval process.
  
  Configuration Issues: The release strategy may not be properly configured in the system.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may have settings that require a release strategy.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign or process the release strategy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Release Strategy:
  
  Check the document type and ensure that a release strategy is defined for it.
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to:
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Release Procedure > Define Release