How To Fix M3704 - Select either pipeline mandatory or pipeline allowed

M3704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Select either pipeline mandatory or pipeline allowed

What causes this issue?

You have selected the indicator "Pipeline handling mandatory" as well
as the indicator "Pipeline handling allowed" for a valuation area.

System Response

You may select only one of the two indicators.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3704 - Select either pipeline mandatory or pipeline allowed ?

  The SAP error message M3704, which states "Select either pipeline mandatory or pipeline allowed," typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with the configuration of pipeline processing in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a configuration issue related to the pipeline settings in the material master or in the relevant transaction. Specifically, it indicates that the system requires you to specify whether the pipeline is mandatory or allowed for the material being processed. This is important for the system to understand how to handle the material in terms of procurement and inventory management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3704 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the relevant material (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the "Purchasing" or "Sales" views, depending on the context of your transaction.
  Look for the pipeline settings and ensure that you have selected either "Pipeline Mandatory" or "Pipeline Allowed."
  
  
  
  Adjust