How To Fix APO_BAPI087 - No material could be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 087

• Message text: No material could be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI087 - No material could be selected ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI087: No material could be selected typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) is called to process materials, but no valid materials meet the selection criteria specified in the request.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Found: The material number provided does not exist in the system or is not active.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the BAPI call may be too restrictive, leading to no materials being selected.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive in the system, preventing it from being selected.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that prevent the material from being selected.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material number exists in the system and is active. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Review Selection Criteria: Examine the selection criteria used in the BAPI call. Ensure that they are not overly restrictive and that they match the characteristics of the materials you expect to select.
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check the status in the material master data.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data and planning data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the BAPI has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the BAPI call to see the exact parameters being passed and identify where the selection is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the expected input parameters and selection criteria.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  MD05: Individual Display of MRP List
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.