How To Fix IST0019 - Select at least one equipment or material/serial no.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST0 - General Messages IS Telecommunications

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Select at least one equipment or material/serial no.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST0019 - Select at least one equipment or material/serial no. ?

  The SAP error message IST0019 ("Select at least one equipment or material/serial no.") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or maintenance processes when the system expects the user to select at least one piece of equipment or material but none has been selected. This error can arise in various transactions, such as when trying to perform a goods movement, create a maintenance order, or execute a physical inventory.
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any equipment or material in the relevant transaction screen.
  Incorrect Filters: Filters or search criteria applied may not return any results, leading to no selection being available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the required equipment or materials.
  Data Issues: The equipment or materials may not be properly defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Equipment/Material: Ensure that you select at least one piece of equipment or material from the list provided in the transaction.
  Check Filters: Review any filters or search criteria you have applied to ensure they are correct and that they should return valid results.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the equipment or materials you are trying to select. If not, contact your SAP administrator.
  Data Verification: Check if the equipment or materials you are trying to select are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transactions (e.g., IE01 for equipment, MM01 for materials).
  Refresh the Screen: Sometimes, refreshing the transaction screen or re-entering the transaction can resolve temporary glitches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes, such as IW31 (Create Maintenance Order), MIGO (Goods Movement), or MI01 (Create Physical Inventory Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction you are using.
  User Documentation: Refer to the user documentation or training materials for guidance on how to properly select equipment or materials in the specific transaction.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IST0019 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.