How To Fix M5029 - Selection version & does not exist (please check entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Selection version & does not exist (please check entry)

What causes this issue?

The program has asked you to enter the name of the selection version
that you want to delete. The selection version & that you entered does
not, however, exist.

System Response

Nothing has been deleted.

How to fix this error?

You can exit the program ("Cancel") or alternatively, you can enter the
name of an existing selection version. (You can use F4 Help to find the
selection version you are looking for).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5029 - Selection version & does not exist (please check entry) ?

  The SAP error message M5029 "Selection version & does not exist (please check entry)" typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when a user attempts to access a selection version that is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Selection Version: The selection version specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the version has been deleted or never created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the selection version.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for selection versions may not be properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Selection Version:
  
  Verify the selection version you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  You can check existing selection versions in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code MM02 for material master or MD61 for planning).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Version:
  
  If the selection version does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the relevant transaction where selection versions are managed.
  If it exists but is not accessible, check if it needs to be modified or reactivated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the selection version. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on how to manage selection versions in your specific module.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02, MD61, or others depending on your specific use case.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error M5029 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.