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

SAP Term: release point

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A person, department, or other organizational unit of an enterprise that must release that is, approve the items of a purchase requisition or a complete external purchasing document such as a purchase order before further processing may take place. Several release points can be specified using a so-called release strategy.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A release point in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing is a point in the procurement process where the purchasing organization can decide to approve or reject a purchase order. It is used to control the flow of goods and services from the vendor to the customer. The release point can be set up at different stages of the procurement process, such as when a purchase order is created, when it is sent to the vendor, or when it is received by the customer. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The release point can be set up in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing by going to the “Release Points” tab in the “Purchasing” menu. Here, you can select which stage of the procurement process you want to set up a release point for. You can also specify which users or roles are allowed to approve or reject purchase orders at this stage. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that setting up a release point does not automatically approve or reject purchase orders. It simply allows users with the appropriate permissions to do so. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all users who are allowed to approve or reject purchase orders at a certain stage are aware of their responsibilities and have been trained on how to do so correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up release points in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/p/MM_PUR_RELEASE_POINTS