Release Group for PR Release Strategy

Hi ,
When i am trying to define new "Release Group" AA , with Class "Z_PR" (it has Plant and Item Value as charcteristics ) , I am receiving message "Please Check Release Classes" , Message no. ME492.It doesn't allow me to save this new release group.
Please also note that other two release Groups are already available.
Do u know what I am missing and how can I save my Release group ?
ALSO as per the LONG text of this prompted message
"Diagnosis
Here you can assign release groups to release classes. Only one release class should be used within the release groups for overall release and the release groups without overall release in each case. However, in this instance several release classes have been used."
What does it mean ?
Sandeep

Hi,
The message has explained the problem.
You cannot have two classes for the same document release and you are tryng to break this rule by adding another entry (the fact that you have give it a different release group does not make any difference this is still another class for the same document.)
You should be able to do what you want without the need for a new release group or additional class, after all everyone else that uses SAP is using one class per document.
Why diod you think that you needed another release group / class?
Steve B

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I've been struggling with this issue for some weeks now.
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See below some more information regarding my configuration:
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Hi,
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E_CEBAN = I_CEBAN.
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Dear Experts,
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>
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PO RELEASE STRATEGY
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CT04 - Create Characteristic e.g. NETVALUE
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Class - Create REL_PUR
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Description - Release Procedure for Purchase Order
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02 01
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0 Blocked
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MEETA001 Define schedule line type (backlog, immed. req., preview)
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M06B0005 Changes to comm. structure for overall release of requisn.
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ME_PROCESS_REQ Enhancements for Processing Enjoy PReqs: Internal
ME_PROCESS_PO_CUST Enhancements for Processing Enjoy Purchase Order: Customer
ME_PROCESS_PO Enhancements for Processing Enjoy Purchase Order: Intern.
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ME_PO_PRICING_CUST Enhancements to Price Determination: Customer
ME_PO_PRICING Enhancements to Price Determination: Internal
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ME_HOLD_PO Hold Enjoy Purchase Orders: Activation/Deactivation
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ME_WRF_STD_DNG PO Controlling Reminder: Extension to Standard Reminder
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ME_BAPI_PR_CREATE_01
ME_BAPI_PO_CREATE_02
ME_BAPI_PO_CREATE_01
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ME_COMMTMNT_REQ_RELE Check of Commitment Relevance of Purchase Requisitions
ME_COMMTMNT_PO_REL_C Check for Commitment-Relevance of Purchase Orders
ME_COMMTMNT_PO_RELEV Check for Commitment-Relevance of Purchase Orders
ME_COMMITMENT_STO_CH BadI for checking if commitments for STOs are active
ME_COMMITMENT_RETURN Commitment for return item
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ME_CIP_ALLOW_CHANGE Configuration in Purchasing: Changeability Control
ME_CIN_MM06EFKO Copy PO data for use by Country version India
ME_CIN_LEINRF2V BADI for LEINRF03 excise_invoice_details
ME_CIN_LEINRF2R BADI for CIN India - Delivery charges
ME_CHECK_SOURCES Additional Checks in Source Determination/Checking
ME_CHECK_OA Check BAdI for Contracts
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Rgds,
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The release strategy I configured is working only for the specific plant I want... However, it works whether its a material based PO or a non material based PO.
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I did create a characterstic for item categories and added the one's I wanted to have... I did NOT include a blank because i thought that would make the difference between the material based PO and non PO. When we I create Po with material (even with no account assignment) it still goes through release.
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Edited by: farmerj3 on Jan 30, 2012 3:39 PM
Edited by: farmerj3 on Jan 30, 2012 3:48 PM

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I have seen in some thread about resetting the release strategy for decrease in Purchase Order value.Even that was possible through some BAPI.
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hi sandesh,
sorry, i know it's too late.
i tried your suggestion, it works blocking the purchase order after release strategies are setted.
sandesh, raghavan:
i need to reset the strategies after to make any change in the po. i'll appreciate your help if you can give it.
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