How To Fix M5390 - Please select more than one material for companion selection.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 390

• Message text: Please select more than one material for companion selection.

What causes this issue?

Fewer than two materials were chosen in the material field. Therefore,
a companion selection is pointless.

System Response

The selection will be terminated. No data is selected.

How to fix this error?

By using the multiple selection, choose at least two materials or
deactivate the checkbox to avoid making a companion selection.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5390 - Please select more than one material for companion selection. ?

  The SAP error message M5390, "Please select more than one material for companion selection," typically occurs in the context of material management or when working with material master data in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects multiple materials to be selected for a specific operation, but only one or none has been selected.
  Cause:
  
  Single Material Selection: The user has selected only one material when the system requires multiple materials for a companion selection process.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require multiple materials for certain operations, such as creating a bill of materials (BOM) or during certain transactions in the material management module.
  User Error: The user may not have understood the requirement to select multiple materials or may have inadvertently selected only one.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Multiple Materials: Ensure that you select more than one material in the relevant transaction or screen. This may involve using selection criteria or checkboxes to choose multiple items.
  Review Transaction Requirements: Check the specific transaction or process you are working on to understand the requirements for companion selection. Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance.
  Consult Configuration: If you believe the configuration may be causing this issue, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the settings related to material selection and companion materials.
  Training and Documentation: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation to help users understand how to properly select materials in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP help documentation for detailed information on the specific transaction or module you are working with.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MM01, MM02, CS01) that may be related to material management and companion selection.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.