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

SAP Term: release prerequisite

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A condition used to define the sequence in which processors must approve a purchasing document with their specific release code. &EXAMPLE& The release approval procedure for purchase requisitions in an enterprise requires that a department manager must approve a requisition item before the next-highest level of authority the cost center manager, for example. In this case, the approval by the department manager is a prerequisite for approval by the cost center manager.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Release prerequisite is a feature in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing that allows users to set up a release strategy for purchase orders. This strategy defines the conditions that must be met before a purchase order can be released for processing. The conditions can include approval from certain users, budget checks, and other criteria. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To set up a release strategy, users must first define the release groups and assign them to the purchasing organization. Then, they must create the release codes and assign them to the release groups. Finally, they must assign the release codes to the purchasing documents. Once these steps are completed, the system will automatically check for the conditions specified in the release strategy before releasing a purchase order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a release strategy, it is important to consider all of the conditions that need to be met before releasing a purchase order. This will ensure that all of the necessary checks are performed and that only approved orders are released. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a release strategy in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your system administrator.