How To Fix M3474 - Basic value reset (not needed for this model)

M3474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Basic value reset (not needed for this model)

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M3474 - Details

• The SAP error message M3474, which states "Basic value reset (not needed for this model)," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when there is an issue with the configuration of a material or a production model. This error indicates that the system is attempting to reset a basic value that is not applicable for the specific model or configuration being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The material or production model may have been incorrectly configured, leading the system to believe that a basic value reset is necessary when it is not.
  Model Type Mismatch: The model type being used may not require certain basic values, but the system is trying to apply them due to a misconfiguration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the material or production model