How To Fix M3597 - The reference material has the period indicator &

M3597 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 597

• Message text: The reference material has the period indicator &

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a reference material for consumption to this
material. The reference material must have the same
<DS:GLOS.3526C46EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>period indicator</> as this
material.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter another reference material or correct the period indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3597 - The reference material has the period indicator & ?

  The SAP error message M3597 indicates that there is an issue with the reference material's period indicator in the context of material management or inventory management. This error typically arises when trying to perform a transaction that involves a material that has a specific period indicator set, which may not be compatible with the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message M3597 is triggered when:
  
  The reference material has a period indicator that restricts certain transactions or operations.
  The period indicator may indicate that the material is not available for the current period or that it is in a status that does not allow for the requested action (e.g., posting, transferring, or adjusting inventory).
  The period indicator could be set to a status that is not valid for the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3597 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for