How To Fix MW016 - All materials in items selected are listed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 016

• Message text: All materials in items selected are listed

What causes this issue?

The listing check resulted in all materials of the selected items
being listed in the plants in question.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW016 - All materials in items selected are listed ?

  The SAP error message MW016 ("All materials in items selected are listed") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves materials, such as creating a purchase order or a sales order, and the system indicates that all the materials you have selected are already listed or processed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The materials you are trying to add may already exist in the document you are working on.
  Incorrect Selection: You may have selected materials that are not eligible for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Status of Materials: The materials may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed further (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the addition of certain materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the items you have selected to ensure that you are not trying to add the same material multiple times.
  Review Material