How To Fix 6P040 - Selected entry combination excludes allocation display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Selected entry combination excludes allocation display

What causes this issue?

The display criteria "Display allocation" and "Display history" cannot
be combined with each other.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select only one of the two criteria for displaying the total
requirements.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P040 - Selected entry combination excludes allocation display ?

  The SAP error message 6P040 ("Selected entry combination excludes allocation display") typically occurs in the context of planning and allocation processes, particularly when working with SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar modules. This error indicates that the specific combination of characteristics or key figures you are trying to access does not have any data available for display or allocation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Availability: The selected combination of characteristics (like product, location, time period, etc.) does not have any associated data in the planning or allocation tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the visibility of certain combinations of data.
  Selection Criteria: The filters or selection criteria applied may be too restrictive, leading to no available data for the selected combination.
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data can lead to situations where certain combinations are not valid or do not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify if there is data available for the