What is release code in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: release code

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A two-character identifier with which a person responsible for processing a document can release approve an item of a purchase requisition, a complete purchase requisition, or a complete external purchasing document, or cancel a release that is, revoke an approval. If a link to SAP Business Workflow has been defined for the release code, the person can refuse to effect release withhold approval, thus rejecting the item or document.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Release code is a feature in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing that allows users to control the release of purchase orders. It is used to ensure that all necessary approvals are obtained before a purchase order is released for processing. The release code is assigned to a purchase order and can be changed at any time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the release code feature, users must first assign a release code to a purchase order. This can be done by selecting the “Release Code” tab in the purchase order and entering the desired code. Once the code has been assigned, users can then change it at any time by selecting the “Change Release Code” option in the purchase order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that the release code must be assigned before any changes can be made to the purchase order. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all necessary approvals are obtained before releasing a purchase order for processing. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the release code feature in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.