How To Fix ICC-KR285 - Usage indicator could restrict selection unintentionally

ICC-KR285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC-KR - Localization (South Korea)

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Usage indicator could restrict selection unintentionally

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ICC-KR285 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC-KR285, which states "Usage indicator could restrict selection unintentionally," typically arises in the context of using the SAP system for managing materials, especially when dealing with material master data or inventory management. This error indicates that the usage indicator set for a material may limit the selection of that material in certain transactions or reports, potentially leading to unintended consequences.
  
  Cause:
  
  Usage Indicator Settings: The usage indicator in the material master data specifies how a material can be used within the system. If this indicator is set incorrectly or too restrictively, it may prevent users from selecting the material in various transactions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as incorrect settings in the material master or related configuration settings.
  Transaction Context: The error may occur in specific transactions where the usage indicator is checked against the selection criteria, leading to the restriction