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

SAP Term: workflow-relevant release code

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A wo-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. In the case of a workflow-relevant release code, you assign a processor in Customizing for . You can assign a processor directly or indirectly: Directly: The processor ID is a user name. Indirectly: The processor ID is, for example, a job or position. At runtime, the system determines the processor responsible.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Workflow-relevant release code is a feature in the SAP MM-PUR Purchasing component that allows users to control the release of purchase orders. This code is used to determine which users can approve or reject a purchase order, and it can be set up to require multiple levels of approval. The code also allows users to set up different rules for different types of purchase orders. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the workflow-relevant release code, users must first set up the rules for the code in the system. This includes setting up the different levels of approval and specifying which users are allowed to approve or reject a purchase order. Once the rules are set up, users can assign a workflow-relevant release code to each purchase order. This code will determine which users can approve or reject the purchase order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the workflow-relevant release code, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary users are included in the approval process. This will ensure that all purchase orders are properly reviewed and approved before they are released. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which codes have been assigned to which purchase orders so that they can be easily identified in the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The workflow-relevant release code is part of SAP's Purchasing component, which also includes features such as purchasing documents, vendor evaluation, and goods receipt processing. Additionally, SAP offers a variety of other components that can be used to manage purchasing processes, such as Materials Management and Logistics Execution.