How To Fix M3310 - Material type & copied from master record

M3310 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Material type & copied from master record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3310 - Material type & copied from master record ?

  The SAP error message M3310 typically indicates an issue related to the material type and its configuration in the material master record. The message usually states that the material type is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform, such as creating or changing a material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type you are trying to use may have restrictions that prevent it from being used in certain transactions or for certain operations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific plant or storage location.
  Copying from Master Record: If you are copying a material master record, the source material type may not be compatible with the target operation or may have different settings that are causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMW1 (or SPRO for configuration) to review the settings for the