How To Fix MM046 - No change documents exist for the materials selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No change documents exist for the materials selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM046 - No change documents exist for the materials selected ?

  The SAP error message MM046 ("No change documents exist for the materials selected") typically occurs when you are trying to view change documents for materials in the Material Management (MM) module, but there are no change documents available for the selected materials. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Changes Made: The most straightforward reason is that no changes have been made to the material master data for the selected materials since change document tracking was enabled.
  
  
  Change Document Not Activated: Change document tracking may not be activated for the material type or the specific fields you are trying to track.
  
  
  Data Deletion: Change documents may have been deleted or purged from the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view change documents.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection: The materials selected may not have any associated change documents due to incorrect selection criteria.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Change Document Activation:
  
  Ensure that change document tracking is activated for the material type in the configuration settings. This can be checked in the Customizing settings under Material Management.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Changes:
  
  Confirm that changes have indeed been made to the materials you are querying. If no changes have been made, there will be no change documents to display.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to view change documents. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting the correct materials and that the selection criteria are appropriate. You may want to try different materials or broaden your selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you suspect that change documents have been deleted or purged, consult with your SAP Basis team to check the system logs or any data retention policies that may have affected the change documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to view material details, and SCDO (Change Document Overview) to check for change documents.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for change document tracking can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics General ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Change Documents ? Activate Change Documents.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to change documents in your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.