How To Fix MW555 - Enter material number, as selection flag = 3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Enter material number, as selection flag = 3

What causes this issue?

You did not enter any material number.

System Response

The system cannot read any allocation table data.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW555 - Enter material number, as selection flag = 3 ?

  The SAP error message MW555 ("Enter material number, as selection flag = 3") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management processes, particularly when trying to perform actions that require a material number but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a material number to be entered, but the selection flag is set to 3, which indicates that the operation requires a specific material number to proceed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to execute a transaction that requires a material number (e.g., stock transfer, goods movement) without entering one.
  The selection criteria for a report or transaction are not met because the material number is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Enter a Material Number: Ensure that you input a valid material number in the relevant field before executing the transaction. This is the most straightforward solution.
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: If you are running a report or transaction that allows for multiple materials, ensure that the selection criteria are correctly set. If the selection flag is set to 3, it typically means that the system is expecting a specific material number.
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings: If you are using a custom transaction or report, check the settings or parameters to ensure that they are configured correctly to accept material numbers.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required input, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to inventory management, such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), or MB1C (Other Goods Receipts).
  Material Master: Ensure that the material you are trying to work with exists in the system and is active. You can check this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material and perform the required transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW555 error and proceed with your SAP transactions successfully.