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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 on business rules or system configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Selection: Ensure that you have selected the correct materials for deactivation. Review your selection criteria and make sure they are appropriate.
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the materials you are trying to deactivate. If they are blocked or inactive, you may need to change their status before deactivation.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify the selection criteria to ensure that it matches the materials you intend to deactivate. This may involve broadening the filters or checking for typos.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to deactivate materials. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or guidelines regarding material deactivation to ensure compliance with business processes.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check if there are any configuration settings that might be affecting material deactivation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes used for material management, such as MM02 (Change Material) or MM06 (Deactivate Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WU590 error and implement a suitable solution.