How To Fix IBRO247 - Select either using master data or documents

IBRO247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Select either using master data or documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO247 - Select either using master data or documents ?

  The SAP error message IBRO247 ("Select either using master data or documents") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when the system requires a selection between using master data (like material master records) or specific documents (like purchase orders or production orders) for processing.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a clear choice between using master data or documents, but neither option has been selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Transaction Configuration: The transaction may be configured to require either master data or document references, but the user has not specified which one to use.
  User Input: The user may have inadvertently left both options unselected or may not have the necessary authorizations to access either master data or documents.
  System Settings: There may be settings in the configuration of the relevant module (like Inventory Management or Production