How To Fix M3224 - Note: all company codes will be taken into account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Note: all company codes will be taken into account

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a company code as a selection criterion.

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

System Response

The system therefore tries to close periods in all company codes.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3224 - Note: all company codes will be taken into account ?

  The SAP error message M3224 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of the material master or the valuation area in the context of inventory management and accounting. The message suggests that there is a problem with the valuation of materials across different company codes.
  Cause:
  The error message M3224 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Valuation Data: The material may not have the necessary valuation data set up for all relevant company codes.
  Inconsistent Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the material master across different company codes.
  Valuation Area Settings: The valuation area may not be correctly defined, or the material may not be assigned to the correct valuation area.
  Accounting Views: The accounting views for the material may not be maintained for all company codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3224 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting views for the material in question.
  Ensure that the necessary valuation data is maintained for all relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Verify the valuation area settings in the material master. Ensure that the valuation area is set correctly (e.g., plant or company code level).
  If the valuation area is set to "Plant," ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Accounting Views:
  
  If the accounting views are missing for certain company codes, you can create or update them using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material valuation and inventory management. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the M3224 error for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  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: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MM04 (Display Material Changes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to the M3224 error.
  Material Valuation: Understanding how material valuation works in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M3224 error in your SAP system.