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

SAP Term: release procedure

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A procedure by which one or more authorized persons e.g. a cost center manager gives the go-ahead or "green light" to procure a material or external service. The following purchasing objects can be released: Purchase requisitions A requisition regarded as an internal purchasing document cannot be converted into a follow-on document until it has been released. External purchasing documents RFQs, purchase orders, contracts, scheduling agreements and service entry sheets An external purchasing document cannot be issued to a vendor until it has been released. Note Requisitions can be released either item-wise or in total. External purchasing documents can only be released in total. Example You can specify that purchase orders with a total value exceeding $10,000 must be approved given the go-ahead by the project manager before they are issued to vendors.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The release procedure in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing is a process that allows the user to control the authorization of purchase orders. It is used to ensure that all purchase orders are approved by the appropriate personnel before they are sent to the vendor. The release procedure can be configured to require multiple levels of approval, depending on the value of the purchase order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The release procedure is configured in the SAP system by setting up a release strategy. This strategy defines the number of levels of approval required for each purchase order, as well as who is authorized to approve each level. Once the release strategy is set up, it can be assigned to a purchasing organization or vendor. When a purchase order is created, it will be routed through the release procedure according to the assigned release strategy. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all users involved in the release procedure are properly trained and understand their roles and responsibilities. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the release strategy as needed to ensure that it meets the organization’s needs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up and using the release procedure in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.