How To Fix M3702 - The view selection is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 702

• Message text: The view selection is empty

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display or maintain a material master record. However,
the system could not determine any views that could be displayed or
maintained.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check or ask your system administrator to check the following:
Your authorizations
How the material master has been configured in Customizing for the
<LS>Material Master</> in <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMT3>Configure
customized material master</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3702 - The view selection is empty ?

  The SAP error message M3702, "The view selection is empty," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any valid view selections for the operation you are trying to perform, which can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or change a material master record.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Views: The material master record may not have any views assigned to it. This can happen if the material was created without specifying the necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  View Configuration: The views that are required for the transaction may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain views.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from displaying the required views.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Views:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and check if the required views are available. If not, you may need to create or modify the material to include the necessary views.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Material:
  
  If the material does not have the required views, you can create or modify the material using MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) and ensure that you select the appropriate views during the process.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the views. This can be done by consulting with your SAP security team or using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an SAP administrator, check the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) to ensure that the views are correctly set up for the material type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and MM04 for material management.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP help documentation for detailed information on material master data management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues faced by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M3702 error and implement a solution to resolve it.