How To Fix VR131 - Select function 'Release order overview' for contracts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Select function 'Release order overview' for contracts

What causes this issue?

The function 'Items with delivery status' is not defined for a
contract.

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 the function 'Release overview' for the contract.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR131 - Select function 'Release order overview' for contracts ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VR131:
  
  SAP Message VR131:
  Text:
  
  Select function 'Release order overview' for contracts
  
  1. Cause:
  The message VR131 typically appears when you try to perform an action related to contract release orders, but the system expects you to use the specific function or transaction designed for releasing orders in contracts. This usually happens because:
  
  You are trying to release or process a contract order without using the correct menu path or function.
  The system requires you to use the "Release order overview" function to manage contract release orders.
  The release strategy or process for contracts is controlled via a specific overview or transaction, and direct processing is not allowed.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  To resolve the VR131 message, follow these steps:
  
  
  Use the correct function:
  
  Instead of trying to release or process the contract order directly, use the "Release order overview" function. This function is specifically designed to handle the release of contract orders.
  
  
  How to access "Release order overview":  
  
  Go to the SAP menu path for contracts or release orders.  
  Navigate to the transaction or menu option labeled "Release order overview" (this might be under Logistics ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Contract ? Release order overview, or via transaction code like ME54N or a specific custom transaction depending on your system setup).  
  From there, you can select and release the contract release orders properly.
  
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to perform release actions on contract orders.
  
  
  Verify release strategy:
  
  If the release strategy is not properly configured or assigned, the system might prevent direct release. Check the release strategy setup for contracts in SPRO under Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes related to contract release orders:  
  
  ME28 – Release Purchase Orders  
  ME54N – Release Purchase Requisitions  
  ME35K – Release Contract  
  ME33K – Display Contract  
  ME32K – Change Contract  
  ME38 – Maintain Schedule Lines (for contracts)  
  ME39 – Display Release Documents
  
  
  
  Release strategy for contracts:
  
  Contracts in SAP can have release strategies similar to purchase orders. The release order overview function helps manage these release steps efficiently.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  If the problem persists, check SAP Notes related to VR131 or contract release processes. Also, consult the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on contract release procedures.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempting to release contract orders without using the designated "Release order overview" function.
  
  
  Solution
  Use the "Release order overview" function to release contract orders properly.
  
  
  Related
  Check release strategy setup, authorizations, and use transactions like ME35K or ME28.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where you encountered VR131, I can give more tailored guidance.