How To Fix MW581 - See the log for the application for the user exit article selection

MW581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 581

• Message text: See the log for the application for the user exit article selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW581 - See the log for the application for the user exit article selection ?

  The SAP error message MW581 typically indicates an issue related to the user exit for article selection in the context of inventory management or material management processes. This error can occur during various operations, such as when trying to create or change a material document, or during the processing of goods movements.
  
  Cause:
  The MW581 error message is often triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  User Exit Logic: The user exit for article selection may contain custom code that is causing the error. This could be due to incorrect logic, missing data, or unexpected conditions in the code.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect material master data, or inconsistencies in the inventory data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the material management module or related areas can lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action,