How To Fix MY016 - Select Consumptions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Select Consumptions

What causes this issue?

You have selected consumption determination from material master data.
You must select "Consumptions" as well.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to perform consumption determination from material master
data, select the field "Consumptions" in the same row as well.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY016 - Select Consumptions ?

  The SAP error message MY016 ("Select Consumptions") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when a user is trying to process a transaction related to consumption or inventory management, but the system requires the user to select specific consumption items before proceeding.
  Cause:
  The error message MY016 is generally triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Consumption Items Selected: The user has not selected any consumption items for processing.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria used to filter or select consumption items may not match any existing records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the consumption items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MY016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select Consumption Items:
  
  Ensure that you have selected the appropriate consumption items in the transaction screen. Look for checkboxes or selection options and make sure at least one item is selected.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the criteria you are using to filter the consumption items. Make sure that the criteria are correct and that there are items that meet those criteria.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and select the consumption items. If you suspect an authorization issue, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using. This can provide additional context and guidance on how to properly select consumption items.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration or settings related to the consumption items. This may require assistance from an SAP consultant or system administrator.
  
  
  
  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 others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.