How To Fix REV016 - Release not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REV - PM/CS: Revision

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Release not allowed

What causes this issue?

You tried to release the revision.

System Response

However, the current system status does not allow any release.

How to fix this error?

The revision must have the status <LS>Open</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REV016 - Release not allowed ?

  The SAP error message REV016: Release not allowed typically occurs in the context of release strategies in SAP, particularly when dealing with purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system has determined that the release (approval) of a document is not permitted due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes of REV016 Error
  
  
  Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy for the document may not be configured correctly. This could include missing or incorrect conditions that need to be satisfied for the release to be allowed.
  
  
  Release Codes: The user may not have the appropriate release code assigned to them, which is necessary to approve the document.
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for release, such as being blocked or already released.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to release the document, which can be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  
  
  Release Group Settings: The release group settings may not allow for the release of the document type in question.
  
  
  Solutions to REV016 Error
  
  
  Check Release Strategy:
  
  Review the release strategy configuration in the SAP system (transaction code OMGS for purchase requisitions or OMGS for purchase orders).
  Ensure that the conditions for the release strategy are correctly defined and that they match the document being processed.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to release the document. This can be done through transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document to ensure it is eligible for release. If it is blocked or already released, you may need to take corrective action.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team or BASIS team to review the release strategy settings and user roles.
  
  
  
  Testing in Development Environment:
  
  If changes are made to the release strategy or user roles, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  ME28: Release Purchase Orders
  ME54N: Release Purchase Requisitions
  OMGS: Maintain Release Strategies
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to release strategies and authorization management for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the REV016 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the REV016 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.