How To Fix /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL079 - No material was selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: No material was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL079 - No material was selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL079 No material was selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction that requires the selection of materials, but no materials meet the selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined in the planning function or transaction may be too restrictive, resulting in no materials being selected.
  Material Master Data: The materials you are trying to work with may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include missing or incorrect data in the material master records.
  Planning Area: The planning area may not contain any active materials or the materials may not be assigned to the relevant planning area.
  Filters: There may be filters applied in the selection screen that exclude all materials.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain materials.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria in the planning function or transaction. Make sure they are not too restrictive and that they include the materials you expect to see.
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the materials you are trying to select are correctly set up in the material master. Ensure that they are active and have the necessary data filled out.
  Validate Planning Area: Ensure that the materials are assigned to the correct planning area and that the planning area is active.
  Adjust Filters: If there are filters applied, review and adjust them to ensure that they allow for the selection of the desired materials.
  User Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the materials in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MCPSH for planning and selection functions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific planning function or transaction you are using to understand the expected input and output.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.