How To Fix 6P539 - No materials exist for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 539

• Message text: No materials exist for selection

What causes this issue?

No materials could be selected. This can have the following reasons:

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

no materials were found due to the selection criteria
in the material master record, the mixed MRP indicator, assembly
planning has not been maintained

System Response

If you entered assembly planning in the material master record, the
system determines the corresponding materials.

How to fix this error?

Check your selection criteria.
Check whether assembly planning has been entered in the mixed
MRP indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P539 - No materials exist for selection ?

  The SAP error message 6P539: No materials exist for selection typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a selection of materials, but the system cannot find any materials that meet the specified criteria. This can happen in various contexts, such as during inventory management, material planning, or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The criteria specified in the selection screen may be too restrictive, leading to no materials being found. This could include filters like material type, plant, storage location, or status.
  Material Master Data: There may be no materials created in the system for the specified parameters. This could be due to a lack of data entry or materials being archived or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain materials, leading to an empty selection.
  Data Synchronization: If the system is integrated with other systems (like a legacy system or another SAP instance), there may be synchronization issues causing materials not to be available.
  Plant or Storage Location: The specified plant or storage location may not have any materials assigned to it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you are using. Try broadening the filters to see if any materials can be found. For example, remove specific material types or plants to see if any materials exist.
  Check Material Master Data: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check if materials exist in the system. Ensure that the materials you are looking for are created and active.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the materials. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  Check Data Synchronization: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, check for any data synchronization issues. Ensure that the data is up-to-date and consistent across systems.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying issues with the system or data integrity.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage material data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more information on material management and selection processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.