How To Fix WRF_MPA011 - Restrict the material selection

WRF_MPA011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MPA - Messages for Markdown Profile Assignment

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Restrict the material selection

Diagnosis
You entered "*" as selection criterion for the material number. The
wildcard is not supported here.
System Response

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

Procedure
Enter additional selection parameter for the materials (at least one of
the following: material group, material number, or material hierarchy
(ID, node)).
Procedure for System Administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MPA011 - Restrict the material selection ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MPA011, which states "Restrict the material selection," typically occurs in the context of material planning and selection processes, particularly in the SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA environments. This error indicates that the system has encountered a restriction that prevents the selection of certain materials for a specific operation, such as a promotion, pricing, or allocation process.
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The materials you are trying to select may have a status that restricts their use (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined in the transaction or process may not match the materials available, leading to restrictions.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict material selection based on specific criteria (e.g., sales organization, distribution channel).
  Promotion or Campaign Restrictions: If the error occurs during a promotion or campaign setup, it may