How To Fix /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT004 - No start locations found for selection

/SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No start locations found for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT004 - No start locations found for selection ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT004 No start locations found for selection typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is unable to find any valid start locations based on the selection criteria provided in a planning or buffer maintenance process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning run may not match any existing start locations in the system. This could be due to incorrect filters or parameters set in the planning run.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to locations, such as plants, storage locations, or transportation lanes. If the master data is not properly maintained, the system will not be able to find valid start locations.
  
  
  Buffer Configuration: If the buffer settings are not correctly configured, it may lead to situations where no start locations are defined for the selected products