How To Fix M8736 - Selection does not make sense

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Selection does not make sense

Used only in Report RMVKON00 (consignment settlement)

What causes this issue?

One of the following situations exist:
In entering your selection criteria, you failed to select either
"Consignment or 'Pipeline'.
No withdrawals are selected.
You want to display withdrawals but selected neither the field for
withdrawals not settled nor the field for withdrawals settled.
No withdrawals are selected.
You limited your selection to invoice document but did not select the
field for settled withdrawals.
The system did not create a list.

System Response

This is just a warning message and you can continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and change them if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8736 - Selection does not make sense ?

  The SAP error message M8736 "Selection does not make sense" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when the selection criteria used in a report or transaction do not yield valid or meaningful results. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a report, perform a transaction, or run a program that requires specific input parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The criteria entered for selection (e.g., material number, plant, storage location) may not correspond to any existing data in the system.
  Conflicting Parameters: The combination of parameters may be contradictory or not applicable, leading to no valid selection.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing or incomplete records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data being queried.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain selections or require specific parameters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that they are valid and correspond to existing data in the system.
  Use Default Values: If applicable, try using default values or broader selection criteria to see if the error persists.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report to understand the expected input parameters.
  Data Validation: Check the underlying data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that the materials, plants, or other entities you are querying exist and are active.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to inventory management, such as MB51 (Material Document List), MMBE (Stock Overview), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.