How To Fix RLMFW008 - Release order &1 was changed, the work item is completed

RLMFW008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RLMFW - Release Management

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Release order &1 was changed, the work item is completed

What causes this issue?

The current status of the release order does not match the existing work
item.

System Response

The system does not allow the work item to be processed as the current
status of the release order does not match the work item. This situation
may occur in rare cases.

How to fix this error?

The system generates suitable, new work items automatically. You do not
need to make any manual changes.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RLMFW008 - Release order &1 was changed, the work item is completed ?

  The SAP error message RLMFW008 indicates that a release order (or a purchase order) has been changed after a work item was completed in the release strategy process. This typically occurs in the context of the release procedure for purchasing documents, where multiple levels of approval are required before a purchase order can be finalized.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A release order has been modified after it has already been released or approved.
  The system detects that the release strategy has been altered, which may invalidate the previous approvals.
  The changes could include modifications to the order value, vendor, or any other critical fields that affect the release strategy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Release Order: Review the release order to identify what changes were made after the work item was completed. This can be done by checking the change logs or the document history.
  
  
  Re-evaluate the Release Strategy: