How To Fix M3134 - Valid from date only defined in conjunction with status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Valid from date only defined in conjunction with status

What causes this issue?

The "Valid from" field refers to the material status from the Sales
view or from the Materials Management/Production Planning view.

How to fix this error?

Enter a material status or reset the "Valid from" date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3134 - Valid from date only defined in conjunction with status ?

  The SAP error message M3134 "Valid from date only defined in conjunction with status" typically occurs in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with the validity of certain data fields in the material master.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to set a "Valid from" date for a material master record without specifying a corresponding status. In SAP, certain fields or data records are only valid when they are associated with a specific status (e.g., active, inactive). If you attempt to define a validity period without the necessary status, the system will generate this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3134 error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Material Master Data: Go to the material master record that is causing the error. You can do this using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  Review Validity Dates and Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) where you are trying to set the "Valid from" date.
  Ensure that you have specified a status that corresponds to the "Valid from" date you are trying to set. For example, if you are trying to set a future date, ensure that the status is set to "Active" or whatever is appropriate for that date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Status: If the status is not set correctly, change it to the appropriate status that aligns with the validity period you are trying to define.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the material master record.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After saving, try to perform the action that initially caused the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material master data management for more detailed information on validity periods and statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3134 error and successfully manage the validity of your material master data.