How To Fix MH032 - Selling period must be within usability period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Selling period must be within usability period

What causes this issue?

The selling period for a material must be within the material's defined
usability period because the material could otherwise be ordered by
customers, even though it has been flagged as not to be used.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH032 - Selling period must be within usability period ?

  The SAP error message MH032, which states "Selling period must be within usability period," typically occurs in the context of managing materials and their associated sales data in SAP. This error indicates that the selling period you are trying to set for a material does not fall within the defined usability period for that material.
  Cause:
  
  Usability Period: The usability period is the timeframe during which a product is considered safe and effective for use. It is defined in the material master data.
  Selling Period: The selling period is the timeframe during which the material can be sold. If the selling period you are trying to set starts before the usability period begins or ends after the usability period has expired, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH032 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales" views to verify the usability period and selling period settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selling Period:
  
  Ensure that the selling period you are trying to set is entirely within the usability period. If necessary, adjust the selling period dates to align with the usability period.
  
  
  
  Update Usability Period:
  
  If the usability period is incorrect or needs to be extended, you can update it in the material master (transaction code MM02). Make sure to follow your organization's procedures for changing material data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Teams:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct dates or need to make changes to the usability period, consult with your quality assurance or regulatory compliance teams to ensure that any changes comply with safety and regulatory standards.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how to navigate and edit material master data is crucial for resolving this error.
  Sales and Distribution (SD) Module: Familiarity with the SD module in SAP can help you understand how selling periods are managed.
  Quality Management (QM) Module: If your organization uses the QM module, it may have additional controls related to usability periods.
  
  By ensuring that the selling period is correctly aligned with the usability period, you should be able to resolve the MH032 error and proceed with your sales activities in SAP.