How To Fix MA563 - No consumption data found for members

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 563

• Message text: No consumption data found for members

What causes this issue?

The proportions are calculated using the consumption values of materials
that are members of the product group hierarchy.

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

System Response

No consumption values could be determined for materials that are members
of product group &V1&.
The product group proportions cannot be calculated automatically.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the consumption values of the materials concerned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA563 - No consumption data found for members ?

  The SAP error message MA563 ("No consumption data found for members") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when the system is unable to find any consumption data for the specified material or member in the context of a report or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Consumption Data: The most straightforward cause is that there is genuinely no consumption data recorded for the material or member in question. This could be due to a lack of transactions involving that material.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no data being retrieved.
  
  
  Data Not Updated: The consumption data may not have been updated in the system due to delays in data processing or issues with data entry.
  
  
  Material Master Issues: The material master record may not be set up correctly, or the relevant views (like MRP or Accounting) may not be maintained.
  
  
  Period Closure: If the period for which you are trying to retrieve data is closed, it may not show any consumption data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that there are transactions recorded for the material in question. This includes checking for goods movements, sales orders, or production orders that would generate consumption data.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Re-evaluate the selection criteria used in the report or transaction. Make sure that the parameters are set correctly and are not overly restrictive.
  
  
  Update Data: If data has not been updated, ensure that all relevant transactions are processed and that the system is refreshed.
  
  
  Verify Material Master: Check the material master record for the relevant material. Ensure that all necessary views are maintained and that the material is active.
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period you are trying to access is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it or check data for an open period.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the transaction or report you are using.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB51 (Material Document List), MB5B (Stock on Posting Date), or MC.9 (Material Consumption Report) to analyze data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the material in question.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MA563 error in SAP.