How To Fix WBEF_HYBRID014 - Selection without material for plant &1; no DB index for field &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WBEF_HYBRID - Hybrid Method

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Selection without material for plant &1; no DB index for field &2

What causes this issue?

You select all data for plant &V1&. However, no database index exists
for the &V2& field.

System Response

Several materials can exist for plant &V1&. Problems may occur when
these are displayed. In addition, no database index exists for the &V2&
field. This can lead to performance problems during selection without
material.

How to fix this error?

It is recommended that you restrict the quantity of materials using
selection parameters. If you always want to select all data for a plant
(selection without material), a database index for the &V2& field can be
useful.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WBEF_HYBRID014 - Selection without material for plant &1; no DB index for field &2 ?

  The SAP error message WBEF_HYBRID014 indicates that there is a selection issue related to a material in a specific plant. The message states that there is no database index for the specified field, which can lead to performance issues or the inability to retrieve data as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material: The error typically occurs when a selection is made for a plant that does not have any associated materials. This could be due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  Database Index Issue: The error also suggests that there is no database index for the field being queried, which can lead to inefficient data retrieval or even failure to retrieve the necessary data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the plant settings in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material exists in the specified plant. You can do this by checking the material master data (transaction code MM03) for the relevant plant.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in your query or report are correct and that they correspond to valid materials in the specified plant.
  Database Indexing: If the issue is related to database indexing, you may need to work with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the necessary indexes are created or optimized for the fields being queried.
  Data Consistency: Run consistency checks on the material master data to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE14 (Database Utility) to investigate the material and database structure.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Performance Monitoring: If the issue is related to performance, consider using transaction ST22 (Dump Analysis) or SM21 (System Log) to check for any related dumps or logs that could provide more context.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.