How To Fix M3303 - No active screen (e.g. material not maintained here)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 303

• Message text: No active screen (e.g. material not maintained here)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3303 - No active screen (e.g. material not maintained here) ?

  The SAP error message M3303 ("No active screen (e.g. material not maintained here)") typically occurs when you are trying to access a material or a transaction that does not have the necessary data maintained in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to view or edit a material master record, but the material is not fully set up or is missing required information.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Maintained: The material you are trying to access may not have been created or maintained in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  Inactive Status: The material might be inactive or blocked for certain transactions.
  Missing Data: Required fields or views for the material master may not be filled out, leading to the system not being able to display the screen.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the material.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: You might be using the wrong transaction code that does not correspond to the material or its views.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify if the material exists in the system by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM01 (Create Material) to check if the material is maintained.
  Maintain Material Data: If the material exists but is incomplete, use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to fill in the necessary data in the required views.
  Check Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master record.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material. Contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  Use Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code for the action you want to perform on the material.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) are maintained for the material.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data management.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.