SAP Message CC318 - At least one allocated package is not technically released

Diagnosis
You want to release a leadingchange master record either globally or for production.

System Response
The system checks whether

  • All subordinate change packages have been
  • released.
    You release a change package by releasing it technically. You release apackage that has been created as a change order by setting theRelease request system status.
    • The Late packages supported indicator is set
    • Procedure
      You receive this message as either an error message or a warning.

      • Error message

      • The Late packages supported indicator is not set in Customizing.
        If you want to release the leading change master record globally or forproduction, you must release all subordinate packages first.
        • Warning message

        • The Late packages supported indicator is set inCustomizing.
          Check the packages that have not been released (Logistics ->Central functions -> Engineering change management -> Environment ->Product structure).
          If you want to release the leading change master record, confirm thewarning.