How To Fix W_DFE013 - Material &1 proposed due to restrictions in data selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Material &1 proposed due to restrictions in data selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE013 - Material &1 proposed due to restrictions in data selection ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_DFE013 Material &1 proposed due to restrictions in data selection
  
  Cause
  This warning message typically occurs in SAP when a material is proposed or suggested by the system during a process (such as in sales order creation, pricing, or reporting), but the material is included only because of certain restrictions or filters applied in the data selection criteria.
  In other words, the system is informing you that the material was not directly selected or fully matching all criteria but is included due to the way the data selection or filtering was set up. This often happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Data selection with restrictive filters or conditions.
  Use of selection variants or user-specific filters that limit the dataset.
  Material proposals in pricing or condition records where the material is included due to partial matches or fallback logic.
  Data extraction or reporting where the selection criteria cause the system to propose materials that are borderline or partially matching.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the selection parameters or filters used in the transaction or report. Loosen or adjust the filters to ensure that only the intended materials are selected.
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify the material master data to ensure it is correctly maintained and that the material should indeed be included in the selection.
  
  
  Analyze Condition Records or Pricing Procedures:
  
  If this occurs during pricing or condition record processing, review the condition records and pricing procedures to confirm that the material is correctly assigned and that no unintended fallback or default conditions are causing the proposal.
  
  
  Adjust User-Specific Variants or Settings:
  
  If selection variants or user-specific settings are used, verify and adjust them to avoid overly restrictive or ambiguous filters.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this warning can be related to specific SAP versions or modules. Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to message W_DFE013.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Module Context:
  
  This message is often seen in modules like SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), or in reporting tools where material selection is involved.
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  The message class W_DFE is related to data selection and extraction processes.
  
  
  Impact:
  
  This is a warning message, not an error, so the process can continue, but it serves as an alert to review the selection logic.
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  
  In a sales order, if a material is proposed due to a pricing condition that applies broadly or due to a selection variant that includes materials with certain characteristics, this warning may appear.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance.