ME816- system error ( error in method initiate_Release) during PR Release

[Former Member]

Hi Experts,

The following error pops up during overall PR release with ME54N.

ME 816 - System error (error in method initiate_Release)

This error is appearing only for 1 PR. I have not changed the release strategy recently. The changeability indicator for my release indicator is set to '4' - Changeable, new release in case of new strat. or val. change.

I have been able to release this PR at one level (Release Code 01). The second level of release causes this message.

I have not been able to locate any satisfactory answers for this in SCN. Please help.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

I have been able to release the 2 PRs using mass release ME55.

Still don't know the reason of the error. But for now will lay the issue to rest, till it crops up again.

[kmrcks]

Are you able to do the simulation  for that release strategy ?

are you able to release all three release code

reply us

[Former Member]

Yes I am able to successfully simulate the release codes in SPRO.

This problem only exists for a couple of PRs

[Former Member]

Dear Manosij,

Kindly refer to the note no. 678299. Hope it will provide some insights to solve your problem

[former_member192897]

Check whether you had implemented any User exits / Badis for the Release procedure in the System.

[Former Member]

There are no User Exits / BADIs for Release Procedure in the system.

[JL23]

Anything special for this PR? is it for a sales order (make to order or third party) or just MRP created for replenishment of warehouse stock?

Came this problem all of a sudden? worked the process before without any issue for a longer time? Is it a new setup?

[former_member192897]

Ask your programmer to debug the transaction and check. You may get some clue through debugging.

Also confirm are you able to release other purchase requisitions which is having the same release strategy?

[Former Member]

Nothing special about this PR. Simple manual admin PR without Account Assignment.

Yes, this problem has appeared all of a sudden, that too just for these 2 PRs. Users are able to release other PRs fine.

[Former Member]

Yeah I will need to debug the Error message. Will let you know the results.

Yes I am able to release all other PRs

[JL23]

all of a sudden has usually just a typical root cause, a new transport came into the system, e.g. a new exit, and activated business function or even OSS notes with side effects. (I assume you would know if you had just upgrade to a new release or enhancement package)

or a small ABAP for a quick fix like short closing or similar.

Make an update after you found the reason. we are always curious and keen to learn something new.