How To Fix M3794 - Maintenance status overflow for field & in client &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 794

• Message text: Maintenance status overflow for field & in client &

What causes this issue?

The previous error message can occur if, when modifying your system, you
have defined your own maintenance statuses in addition to those in the
standard SAP system. It is then possible that the new maintenance
statuses (see program documentation) can no longer be fully assigned
since 15 maintenance statuses at most may be specified for each field.

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?

View the current maintenance statuses of the fields concerned (table
T130F) and extend these maintenance statuses yourself as required. No
further response is required to this error during upgrading.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3794 - Maintenance status overflow for field & in client & ?

  The SAP error message M3794, which states "Maintenance status overflow for field & in client &," typically occurs in the context of material master data or other master data maintenance. This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum limit for maintenance statuses for a particular field in the specified client.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: Each field in the material master or other master data can have a limited number of maintenance statuses. If the number of statuses exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the system or an excessive number of statuses defined for a field can lead to this overflow.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been bulk updates, it may inadvertently create too many statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Maintenance Statuses: Check the maintenance statuses defined for the field in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Delete Unused Statuses: If there are obsolete or unnecessary statuses, consider deleting them to free up space for new entries.
  Adjust Configuration: If the configuration allows for more statuses, you may need to adjust the settings to accommodate the required number of statuses.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance on managing maintenance statuses.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Field Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific field that is causing the overflow to understand its limitations and best practices for maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M3794 error and implement a solution to resolve it.