How To Fix ARUN_MAIN034 - ARun field cannot be defined for material &1, distribution channel &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: ARun field cannot be defined for material &1, distribution channel &2

What causes this issue?

You changed the Supply Assignment (ARun) field for a material when one
of the following condition was not met:
Assignments exist for that material.
<ZK>Assign Batches</> checkbox is selected for the material.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the conditions below are met for a material if you want to
change the ARun field:
1) Assignments do not exist for that material.
2) <ZK>Assign Batches </>checkbox is not selected for the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN034 - ARun field cannot be defined for material &1, distribution channel &2 ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN034 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the ARun (Advanced Replenishment) field for a specific material and distribution channel. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and sales and distribution processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system cannot find a valid configuration for the ARun field for the specified material and distribution channel. This can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The ARun field may not be defined for the combination of the material and distribution channel in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the material or distribution channel.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the configuration for the ARun field may not be correctly set up or may be incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the ARun field for the specified material and distribution channel.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specified material and check if the ARun field is defined for the relevant distribution channel.
  Ensure that the material is correctly set up in the relevant views (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Access the configuration settings for the ARun field in the SAP system (usually through transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the ARun field is properly configured for the specific material type and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to review the material data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the ARun field for the specified material and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring the ARun field and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.