How To Fix MD050 - Selection rule & does not exist

MD050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Selection rule & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD050 - Selection rule & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MD050, which states "Selection rule & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is unable to find a selection rule that has been specified in the configuration or during the planning process. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Selection Rule: The selection rule specified in the MRP settings does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the rule has not been created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for MRP may not be set up correctly, leading to the system looking for a non-existent selection rule.
  Transport Issues: If the selection rule was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to