How To Fix MPE_STA_MES021 - Select at least one row in the material table

MPE_STA_MES021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_STA_MES -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Select at least one row in the material table

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MPE_STA_MES021 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_STA_MES021 ("Select at least one row in the material table") typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when working with material master data or during processes that involve selecting materials for operations such as production orders, inventory management, or other related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system expects at least one material to be selected in the material table, but none has been selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  User Interface Issue: The user may not have selected any materials in the relevant screen or table.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently cleared the selection or not completed the selection process.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration issue in the transaction or program that is supposed to allow material selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPE_STA_MES021 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select Materials: Ensure that you have selected at least