How To Fix MATSUPDEMAND_VIEW009 - Selection rule &1 does not exist and will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MATSUPDEMAND_VIEW - Material Supply and demand view messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Selection rule &1 does not exist and will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MATSUPDEMAND_VIEW009 - Selection rule &1 does not exist and will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message "MATSUPDEMAND_VIEW009 Selection rule &1 does not exist and will be ignored" typically occurs in the context of material supply and demand planning, particularly when working with the Material Supply Demand (MSD) view in SAP. This error indicates that a selection rule specified in the configuration or during the execution of a transaction does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Rule: The selection rule referenced by the system (indicated by &1) is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration error or because the rule was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material supply and demand planning may not be set up correctly, leading to references to non-existent selection rules.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the configuration, it might lead to inconsistencies where the selection rule is no longer valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Material Supply and Demand Planning in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section where selection rules are defined and verify if the selection rule in question exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Rule:
  
  If the selection rule is missing, you can create a new selection rule that meets your requirements.
  If the rule exists but is not correctly configured, modify it to ensure it aligns with your planning needs.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction or report that triggered the error to ensure that it is referencing the correct selection rule.
  If necessary, update the transaction to use a valid selection rule.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Material Supply and Demand Planning for guidance on how to set up selection rules properly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD61 (Create Planned Independent Requirements) that may be related to the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.