How To Fix MILL088 - No selection criteria exist for the stock overview by characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL - Messages in IS Mill Products

• Message number: 088

• Message text: No selection criteria exist for the stock overview by characteristic

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine selection criteria for the stock
overview by characteristic. Possible causes:
Material &V1& is managed in plant &V2& as not to be handled in batches.
The <DS:GLOS.3701E56EE2C31BD8E10000009B38F983>Business Add-In</>
<zh>MILL_CUT_ADDIN</> for determining the selection criteria has not
been implemented.
It was not possible to use the business addin to determine the
selection criteria.

System Response

The system cannot access the stock overview by characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Use the <zh>Stock Overview</> pushbutton.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you want to access the stock overview by characteristic, you must
implement the <DS:TRAN.SE18>Business Add-In MILL_CUT_ADDIN1</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL088 - No selection criteria exist for the stock overview by characteristic ?

  The SAP error message MILL088 ("No selection criteria exist for the stock overview by characteristic") typically occurs when you are trying to access the stock overview for characteristics in the SAP system, but the system cannot find any selection criteria to display the relevant data. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of the SAP Mill Products industry solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria required to filter the stock overview are not provided. This could mean that the necessary characteristics or values are not specified in the selection screen.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the characteristics in the material master or the stock overview settings.
  
  
  Data Issues: There might be no data available for the specified characteristics, leading to the error when trying to generate the stock overview.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the stock overview for certain characteristics.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Provide Selection Criteria: Ensure that you are entering the necessary selection criteria in the selection screen. This includes specifying the relevant characteristics and their values.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for characteristics in the material master. Make sure that the characteristics are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant materials.
  
  
  Verify Data Availability: Check if there is any stock data available for the specified characteristics. You can do this by reviewing the material master data or stock levels.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the stock overview for the specified characteristics. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the stock overview by characteristic functionality.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview) or MC.9 (Stock Overview by Characteristics) to access stock information.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message MILL088 for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MILL088 error and successfully access the stock overview by characteristic in SAP.