How To Fix MG543 - No material could be selected

MG543 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 543

• Message text: No material could be selected

What causes this issue?

You have specified a selection criterion. However, no material could be
found that meets it.

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?

Check the selection criterion or choose another one.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG543 - No material could be selected ?

  The SAP error message MG543 ("No material could be selected") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management processes, particularly when trying to perform actions such as stock transfers, goods movements, or inventory counts. This error indicates that the system could not find any materials that meet the selection criteria specified in the transaction.
  Causes of Error MG543
  
  
  Selection Criteria Issues: The criteria you have entered for selecting materials (such as plant, storage location, material type, etc.) may not match any existing materials in the system.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The materials you are trying to work with may not be set up correctly in the material master. This could include missing data or incorrect status (e.g., inactive materials).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain materials.
  
  
  Stock Availability: There may be no stock available for the materials in the specified plant or storage location.
  
  
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