How To Fix MY005 - Please select receipts and/or issues

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Please select receipts and/or issues

What causes this issue?

You have selected Consumption determination from material documents. The
system requires information as to whether it should use the material
documents from Receipts or Issues.

How to fix this error?

Select either "Receipts" or "Issues" or both fields, depending on which
material movements you want to have included.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY005 - Please select receipts and/or issues ?

  The SAP error message MY005, which states "Please select receipts and/or issues," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select at least one receipt or issue document before proceeding with a transaction, such as a goods movement or inventory adjustment.
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any receipts or issues in the transaction screen.
  Filters Applied: Filters or selection criteria may be set in such a way that no receipts or issues are displayed for selection.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have navigated to the transaction without properly entering the necessary data to display receipts or issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select the receipts/issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Receipts/Issues: Ensure that you select at least one receipt or issue from the list provided in the transaction screen. This is often done by checking the appropriate boxes next to the relevant documents.
  Clear Filters: If filters are applied, try clearing them to ensure that all relevant receipts and issues are displayed. You can do this by resetting the selection criteria or adjusting the date range.
  Check Data Entry: Verify that you have entered all required fields correctly before attempting to select receipts or issues. Ensure that the material number, plant, and other relevant details are correctly filled in.
  Review Authorizations: If you suspect that authorization issues may be causing the problem, check with your SAP administrator to ensure you have the necessary permissions to access the required documents.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to inventory management, such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), or MB1C (Other Goods Receipts).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing additional training on the relevant SAP transactions to ensure users understand how to select receipts and issues properly.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.