How To Fix WU590 - No suitable materials were selected for deactivation

WU590 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 590

• Message text: No suitable materials were selected for deactivation

What causes this issue?

You have not selected materials for which prices can be deactivated.
When promotion prices are deactivated, the existing price conditions
are flagged for deletion. You can only select materials for
deactivation if
price conditions (purchase price, sales price or DC conditions) have
been created. Materials that fall into this category have status "B".
a purchase price determination sequence is entered or a complete supply
source determination (status "B") has been carried out.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU590 - No suitable materials were selected for deactivation ?

  The SAP error message WU590, which states "No suitable materials were selected for deactivation," typically occurs in the context of material management, particularly when attempting to deactivate materials in the system. This error indicates that the system could not find any materials that meet the criteria for deactivation.
  Causes:
  
  No Materials Selected: The most straightforward cause is that there are no materials selected for deactivation in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Material Status: The materials you are trying to deactivate may not be in a status that allows for deactivation. For example, they might be marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have set may not match any existing materials. This could be due to incorrect filters or parameters.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to view or deactivate certain materials can also lead to this error.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not be eligible for deactivation based