How To Fix MA199 - Product groups eliminated from selection list

MA199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Product groups eliminated from selection list

What causes this issue?

Product group &V1& in plant &V2& is defined such that only materials
are allowed as members. However, product groups have (also) been
selected for listing.

System Response

These product groups will be eliminated from the list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA199 - Product groups eliminated from selection list ?

  The SAP error message MA199, which states "Product groups eliminated from selection list," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when working with product groups in SAP. This message indicates that certain product groups have been excluded from the selection criteria for a particular operation, such as a planning run or a report.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The product groups you are trying to include in your selection may not meet the criteria defined in the selection screen. This could be due to filters applied that exclude certain product groups.
  Master Data Issues: The product groups may not be properly defined in the master data, or they may not be assigned to the materials you are trying to plan.
  Status of Product Groups: The product groups might be inactive or flagged for deletion, which would prevent them from being included in the selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary