MM PO release - Need more than one class

[Former Member]

Hi

I need the possibility to create more than one release class to be used for PO release. I have read that it is possible by coding in Function Module ME_REL_STRATEGIE_EKKO, but I cannot find the specifics of the coding. Can any of you help me here?

The reason why I need this is the following:

Today our company have PO release for a number of purchase org's. We use SAP standard to block the PO's based on the characteristics Purchase org and PO type. The release table is handled in a non-SAP system. Some PO's are released based on cost center and some on material groups. The external system is using workflow, and is changing the release status in SAP when the PO has been released.

Now we want to implement full SAP standard release for the future, and we are starting up with other purchase organisations. I have added two characteristics to the class, cost center and total value. For the new setup everything works perfect. BUT, now the "old" PO's are no longer blocked, since two of the characteristics in their case are blank. It is not an option to create material group as a characteristic too, and start maintining everything. It will be way to much data in one strategy, and the risk for errors will be too big, especially when changes happen along the way.

So, if anybody has any good input for me, it will be highly appreciated. I need to present the solution in 2 weeks.

Thanks, and best regards

Helle Lorenzen

MM Consultant

[NTeunckens]

Use an Enhancement Point withing the FM or the classical UserExits to "guide" your Release Procedure.

Use ABAP-logic to enable your requirement. Check the Release Procedure Wiki (link) on suggestions how to do this. I need be, tag the Question with "ABAP Development" to get more specific suggestions ...

[ajitkumar]

CC is not a field in CEKKO. are you using CC as a release char thru User fields?

Is your requirement that POs created before the strategy change should still find the release codes as per the earlier rule?

[JL23]

OSS note 365604 FAQ: Release strategies in purchasing

Q&A 1: "You are only allowed to use one class for each release object (1=PReq, 2=Purchase order)"

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ME_REL_STRATEGIE_EKKO is called after the system knows you have a release strategy, which means after it has passed already the result of above statement. you can't change the class in this function module.