How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM836 - Selection does not return any records to delete from Stock transfer table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Selection does not return any records to delete from Stock transfer table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM836 - Selection does not return any records to delete from Stock transfer table ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM836 indicates that a selection made in the system does not return any records for deletion from the stock transfer table. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to delete stock transfer records that do not exist or do not meet the selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  No Matching Records: The selection criteria specified do not match any existing records in the stock transfer table.
  Incorrect Selection Parameters: The parameters used for the selection (such as date range, material number, plant, etc.) may be incorrect or too restrictive.
  Data Already Deleted: The records you are trying to delete may have already been deleted or do not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or delete the records may lead to this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from finding the records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection parameters you are using to ensure they are correct and broad enough to capture the intended records.
  Check for Existing Records: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/PDEM or relevant reports to verify if the records you are trying to delete actually exist in the stock transfer table.
  Adjust Date Ranges: If you are using date ranges, ensure that they encompass the dates of the records you wish to delete.
  Consult Logs: Check any logs or messages that may provide additional context on why the records are not found.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion operation.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues that may be affecting the stock transfer records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/PDEM for managing stock transfers.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for APO and stock transfer processes to understand the expected behavior and data flow.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.