How To Fix ME626 - Please select reservations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Please select reservations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME626 - Please select reservations ?

  The SAP error message ME626 ("Please select reservations") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with the creation or processing of purchase orders, reservations, or stock movements. This error indicates that the system expects you to select one or more reservations, but none have been selected or available for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  No Reservations Available: There are no existing reservations for the material you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Selection: You may not have selected any reservations in the relevant screen or dialog.
  Reservation Status: The reservations that exist may not be in a status that allows them to be selected (e.g., they may be marked as completed or canceled).
  Material Availability: The material may not be available in the required quantity or may not be in stock.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select the reservations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Existing Reservations:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MB21 for creating reservations) and check if there are any existing reservations for the material in question.
  Use transaction code MB22 to display existing reservations and verify their status.
  
  
  
  Select Reservations:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting the appropriate reservations in the dialog box. If there are multiple reservations, make sure to select at least one.
  
  
  
  Create New Reservations:
  
  If no reservations exist, you may need to create a new reservation for the material using transaction MB21.
  
  
  
  Check Material Availability:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock levels of the material and ensure that it is available in the required quantity.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  If you suspect that the issue may be related to user permissions, consult with your SAP security administrator to ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and select reservations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB21 (Create Reservation), MB22 (Change Reservation), and MB23 (Display Reservation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message ME626.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME626 error and successfully process your reservations in SAP.