How To Fix M5368 - No materials selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 368

• Message text: No materials selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5368 - No materials selected ?

  The SAP error message M5368 "No materials selected" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management processes, such as during the creation of a purchase order, goods movement, or when trying to execute a report that requires material selection.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system could not find any materials that meet the selection criteria specified in the transaction or report. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Selection Criteria: The criteria used to filter materials may be too restrictive, resulting in no materials being selected.
  Material Master Data: There may be no materials created in the system, or the materials may not be active or relevant for the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain materials.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or related tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M5368 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that they are not too restrictive and that they match the materials you expect to see.
  If applicable, try broadening the criteria to see if any materials are returned.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM03) and check if the materials you expect to see are created and active.
  Ensure that the materials are assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and select the materials. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any issues. This can be done using transaction codes like MM02 (to change material data) or using specific reports for data consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  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 MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MMBE (Stock Overview).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error M5368 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific 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 M5368 error and implement a solution.