How To Fix OC850 - No material documents found for the specified selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OC - IS-Oil: BDRP Bulk Distribution Requirement Planning messages

• Message number: 850

• Message text: No material documents found for the specified selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OC850 - No material documents found for the specified selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message OC850 "No material documents found for the specified selection criteria" typically occurs when you are trying to retrieve material documents in the system, but the selection criteria you have provided do not match any existing records. This can happen in various transactions related to inventory management, such as when using the Material Document List (MB51) or similar reports.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria (such as date range, material number, plant, movement type, etc.) do not match any existing material documents in the system.
  Data Not Yet Posted: If you are looking for documents related to a recent transaction, it is possible that the data has not yet been posted or updated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain material documents, leading to the perception that no documents exist.
  Document Deletion: If material documents have been deleted or archived, they will not appear in the report.
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: If the plant or storage location specified does not have any material documents, this error will occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that the date range, material number, plant, and other filters are correct and relevant.
  Broaden the Search: If you are using specific filters, try broadening the search criteria to see if any documents exist without those filters.
  Check Posting Status: Verify that the transactions you are looking for have been posted correctly. You can check the relevant transaction logs or tables.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the material documents. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you suspect that documents have been deleted or archived, consult with your IT department or SAP support team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material documents include MB51 (Material Document List), MB03 (Display Material Document), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal).
  Tables: Material documents are stored in the table MKPF (Material Document Header) and MSEG (Document Segment: Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to material document retrieval.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OC850 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.