How To Fix MCW_AA_STR011 - The indicators were determined using the material group of the item.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCW_AA_STR - Message Class Allocation Strategies

• Message number: 011

• Message text: The indicators were determined using the material group of the item.

What causes this issue?

Using the input for alternative selection using material
groups/material group hierarchies has not determined any valid material
groups or materials. Therefore the query has been accessed in SAP BW
using the material group &V1& and the allocation table item &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCW_AA_STR011 - The indicators were determined using the material group of the item. ?

  The SAP error message MCW_AA_STR011 indicates that there is an issue with the determination of indicators based on the material group of the item. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (AA) or Material Management (MM) when trying to process transactions related to asset management or inventory.
  Cause:
  
  Material Group Configuration: The material group assigned to the item may not be properly configured in the system. This can lead to the system being unable to determine the necessary indicators for processing.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the material master record or asset master record that prevents the system from determining the indicators.
  Custom Settings: If there are custom settings or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard processing logic.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the material group settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material group in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary indicators and settings are correctly defined for the material group in question.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record and verify that the material group is correctly assigned and that all required fields are filled out.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing data that could affect the processing.
  
  
  
  Asset Master Data:
  
  If the error is related to asset accounting, check the asset master data (Transaction code: AS03) to ensure that the asset is correctly linked to the appropriate material group.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that might affect the determination of indicators, review them to ensure they are functioning as intended.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material group settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  AS03: Display Asset Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional user experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.