How To Fix /CWM/MM084 - You cannot branch here. Material for selection is missing

/CWM/MM084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/MM -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: You cannot branch here. Material for selection is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/MM084 - You cannot branch here. Material for selection is missing ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/MM084 You cannot branch here. Material for selection is missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when trying to access or process materials in a way that requires a material selection but none is available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Data: The error usually indicates that the system is expecting a material number or selection criteria that has not been provided or is missing.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may be trying to navigate to a screen or function that requires a material to be selected first, but no material has been specified.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select materials, leading to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, preventing the selection of materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Selection: Ensure that you have selected a material before attempting