How To Fix MZ038 - Not possible to choose any reference exceptions

MZ038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MZ - Message for the EWS in LIS

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Not possible to choose any reference exceptions

What causes this issue?

Specifying a reference exception narrows the selection list down, that
is, inconsistencies through exceptions with different information
structures or characteristic references are avoided. In this case, no
reference exceptions can be chosen. There are several reasons for
this:
the exceptions that can be selected in prinicple were already assigned
no exceptions exist
no exceptions exist for the specified information structure or the
information structure that results from the already assigned exceptions.

System Response

No reference exception can be selected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MZ038 - Not possible to choose any reference exceptions ?

  The SAP error message MZ038, which states "Not possible to choose any reference exceptions," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management processes, particularly when dealing with reference documents or exceptions in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Reference Documents: The system cannot find the reference documents that are required for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the selection of reference documents.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the materials or transactions, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reference documents.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs or issues in the SAP system itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MZ038 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reference Documents: Ensure that the reference