How To Fix RLMFW090 - The release target &1 is not active and cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RLMFW - Release Management

• Message number: 090

• Message text: The release target &1 is not active and cannot be used

What causes this issue?

The release target &V1& has not been activated in the settings for
release management.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a release target that has been activated for the release object
type.
Check the entries in the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.E_RLMFW_CUST>Define
Settings for Release Management</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RLMFW090 - The release target &1 is not active and cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message RLMFW090 indicates that the release target specified (denoted as &1) is not active and therefore cannot be used in the current context. This error typically arises in scenarios involving release management, such as when trying to create or manage a release strategy for a purchase order, sales order, or other documents.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Release Target: The most common cause of this error is that the release target you are trying to use has not been activated in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or changes made in the release strategy.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the release strategy or the release target itself, leading to it being marked as inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the release target was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Release Target:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for release management in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for release strategies and check the status of the release target.
  Ensure that the release target is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the release strategy to ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Make sure that the release target is correctly assigned to the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the release target was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually activate the release target in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on release management and the configuration of release targets.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), ME28 (Release Purchase Orders), or ME29N (Release Purchase Order) to navigate through the release management settings.
  Release Strategy: Understand the concept of release strategies in SAP, which involves defining how documents are released and the roles involved in the release process.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to release management errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RLMFW090 error and ensure that the release target is active and usable in your SAP environment.