How To Fix M3308 - Material not fully maintained for this transaction/event

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Material not fully maintained for this transaction/event

What causes this issue?

The material master record does not contain the data that you need to
carry out this transaction.
This may be because the view(s) and organizational level(s) do not
exist for the material.

How to fix this error?

Check the masterial master record's maintenance status, and add the
necessary views and organizational levels.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3308 - Material not fully maintained for this transaction/event ?

  The SAP error message M3308, "Material not fully maintained for this transaction/event," typically indicates that there are missing or incomplete data fields for a material that are required for the specific transaction you are trying to execute. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when creating purchase orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: Certain required fields for the material master record may not be filled out. This can include data in views such as Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, or Plant-specific data.
  Incomplete Views: The material master may not have all the necessary views activated. For example, if you are trying to perform a sales-related transaction, the Sales view must be maintained.
  Plant-Specific Data: If the material is plant-specific, the relevant plant data may not be maintained.
  Status Issues: The material may be flagged as inactive or blocked for certain transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require additional data for specific transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check all relevant views for completeness.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Views:
  
  If certain views are not maintained, you can use transaction code MM01 to create or update the material master and ensure all necessary views are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Data:
  
  If the material is plant-specific, ensure that the plant data is correctly maintained. Check the plant-specific views in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Status:
  
  Verify that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check the status in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect that the issue may be related to system configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs or messages for additional details that may provide more context on what specific data is missing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  
  
  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 requirements for specific transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M3308 error in SAP.