How To Fix M5391 - Incorrect selection options for material companion selection

M5391 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Incorrect selection options for material companion selection

What causes this issue?

Other selection options were chosen as single values for the material
characteristic.

System Response

The companion selection for material was cancelled. No data records are
selected.

How to fix this error?

In order to force a companion selection for material, no other
selection options are allowed to be entered as single values. Value
ranges (from ... to ...), larger, smaller, not equal etc. are not
valid.

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 M5391 - Incorrect selection options for material companion selection ?

  The SAP error message M5391, "Incorrect selection options for material companion selection," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria or options that have been set for a material companion selection process.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection options provided do not match the expected parameters for the material companion selection process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for the material companion selection.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records or related tables.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the selection operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M5391 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection options you are using. Ensure that they are valid and