How To Fix WV041 - No materials could be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 041

• Message text: No materials could be selected

What causes this issue?

No material could be selected using the data entered on the initial
screen.

System Response

No worklist was created for price calculation.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. Delete one or more of your selection criteria, as
appropriate, or widen the range of the selection in the material field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV041 - No materials could be selected ?

  The SAP error message WV041 ("No materials could be selected") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to perform a task that requires the selection of materials, such as during the creation of a sales order, purchase order, or during inventory management processes. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The materials you are trying to select may not exist in the system or may not be properly set up in the material master.
  Selection Criteria: The criteria used to select materials may be too restrictive, leading to no materials being found.
  Status of Materials: The materials may be inactive, blocked, or not available for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  Plant or Storage Location: The materials may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the materials.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the materials exist in the material master and are correctly configured. Ensure that they are active and not blocked.
  Review Selection Criteria: Adjust the selection criteria to be less restrictive. For example, if you are filtering by plant or storage location, ensure that the criteria match the available materials.
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the materials are not marked as inactive or blocked for the transaction you are attempting.
  Verify Plant/Storage Location: Confirm that the materials are available in the specified plant or storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the materials. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues that may be causing the problem. This may involve checking for missing entries or discrepancies in related tables.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check material details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to identify where the selection process is failing.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for specific modules (MM, SD, etc.) to understand the context in which the error occurs.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.