How To Fix WRF_APC370 - Purchasing list item &1 &2 is not released, unrelease not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 370

• Message text: Purchasing list item &1 &2 is not released, unrelease not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC370 - Purchasing list item &1 &2 is not released, unrelease not possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC370 Purchasing list item &1 &2 is not released, unrelease not possible
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to unrelease (i.e., reverse the release status) of a purchasing list item that is currently not in a released status. In other words, the system is informing you that the item you want to unrelease is already unreleased or not yet released, so the unrelease action cannot be performed.
  
  Purchasing list item &1: The purchasing list number.
  &2: The item number within the purchasing list.
  
  The purchasing list item must be in a released status before you can unrelease it. If it is already unreleased or in a status that does not allow unrelease, this error is triggered.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When attempting to unrelease a purchasing list item that is not currently released.
  Possibly during changes or corrections in the purchasing list release strategy.
  During workflow or manual release/unrelease actions.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the Release Status:
  
  Go to the purchasing list item in transaction ME01 (Maintain Purchasing Info Record) or the relevant transaction where the purchasing list is maintained.
  Verify the current release status of the item.
  
  
  
  Confirm the Status:
  
  If the item is already unreleased, you cannot unrelease it again.
  If you want to release it, perform a release action instead of unrelease.
  
  
  
  Correct the Process:
  
  If you intended to release the item, use the release function.
  If you intended to unrelease a released item, ensure the item is actually in released status before unrelease.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to release or unrelease purchasing list items.
  
  
  
  Check Release Strategy:
  
  Review the release strategy configuration for purchasing lists to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Sometimes, inconsistencies in release strategy can cause status mismatches.
  
  
  
  Technical Check:
  
  If the status seems inconsistent, check for any inconsistencies in the database or status tables.
  Use transaction ME53N or related transactions to check the status of the purchasing list item.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Purchasing List: A purchasing list is a list of materials or services that can be ordered from a vendor, often used in consignment or stock transfer scenarios.
  Release Strategy: The process by which purchasing documents or lists are approved or released for further processing.
  Status Management: SAP uses status profiles to control the release and unrelease of purchasing documents and lists.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Cause
  Attempt to unrelease a purchasing list item that is not currently released.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify the release status; only released items can be unreleased. Use release action if needed.
  
  
  Transactions
  ME01 (Maintain Purchasing Info Record), ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition), ME54N (Release Purchase Requisition)
  
  
  Check
  Release strategy configuration, user authorizations, and status consistency.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction code you are using and the exact steps leading to the error.