How To Fix MA396 - Event & contains no items - not possible to assign

MA396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Event & contains no items - not possible to assign

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA396 - Event & contains no items - not possible to assign ?

  The SAP error message MA396 ("Event & contains no items - not possible to assign") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when you are trying to assign an event (like a production order or a material document) that does not have any associated items. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to process a production order, a goods movement, or a similar transaction.
  Causes:
  
  No Items Associated: The event you are trying to process does not have any items linked to it. This could be due to a previous step not being completed or an error in data entry.
  Incorrect Event Reference: The event reference you are using may not be valid or may not correspond to any existing items in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the