How To Fix MW553 - Enter department number, as selection flag = 1

MW553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Enter department number, as selection flag = 1

What causes this issue?

You did not enter a department number.

System Response

The system cannot read any allocation tables.

How to fix this error?

Enter a department number and carry out the selection once again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW553 - Enter department number, as selection flag = 1 ?

  The SAP error message MW553 ("Enter department number, as selection flag = 1") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a department number to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system expects a department number to be entered due to the selection flag being set to 1. This usually indicates that the operation being performed is dependent on a specific department, and without this information, the system cannot proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Enter the Department Number: When prompted by the system, ensure that you enter a valid department number in the relevant field. This is often required in transactions related to inventory, purchasing, or other departmental activities.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in your SAP system. Ensure