How To Fix RLMFW042 - Release order &1 contains unreleased items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RLMFW - Release Management

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Release order &1 contains unreleased items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RLMFW042 - Release order &1 contains unreleased items ?

  The SAP error message RLMFW042 indicates that a release order (or a purchase order) contains unreleased items. This typically occurs in the context of a release strategy where certain items in the order require approval before they can be processed further.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Items: The order contains items that have not been released according to the defined release strategy. This means that the necessary approvals have not been obtained for those items.
  Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy may be incorrectly configured, or the necessary release codes may not have been assigned to the relevant users.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to process the order may not have the necessary authorization to release the items.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the order that prevents the release of certain items.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Release Status: Review the release status of the order and identify which items are unreleased. You can do this by navigating to the order in SAP and checking the release status.
  Obtain Necessary Approvals: Ensure that the necessary approvals are obtained for the unreleased items. This may involve contacting the appropriate personnel who have the authority to release the items.
  Review Release Strategy: Check the configuration of the release strategy in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the release codes are assigned to the right users.
  User Authorization: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to release the items. If not, the user may need to be granted additional permissions.
  Correct Data Issues: If there are any data issues, such as missing information or incorrect entries, correct them before attempting to release the order again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME29N (Release Purchase Order) to manage release orders.
  Release Strategy Configuration: The release strategy can be configured in the SPRO transaction under Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., M_EINK_FRG) to ensure users have the necessary permissions to release purchase orders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on release strategies and handling purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RLMFW042 error and successfully process the release order.