How To Fix MH239 - The material & will be changed; & new differences have been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 239

• Message text: The material & will be changed; & new differences have been maintained

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE MH237A OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
INCLUDE MH237B OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
INCLUDE MH237C OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH239 - The material & will be changed; & new differences have been maintained ?

  The SAP error message MH239 typically indicates that there are changes being made to a material that will affect its characteristics or data, and that new differences have been maintained. This message is often encountered in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with changes in material specifications, classifications, or other attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Material Changes: The error usually arises when there are changes to the material master data that conflict with existing data or settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that need to be resolved before the changes can be applied.
  Configuration Issues: The system may have specific configurations or settings that prevent certain changes from being made without additional steps.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes that are being made to the material. Ensure that they are valid and do not conflict with existing data.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to review the material master data and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check for Dependencies: Some changes may require updates in related areas, such as BOMs (Bill of Materials), routing, or purchasing info records. Ensure that all related data is consistent.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the context in which it appears.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views of the material master (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) and how changes in one view can affect others.
  Change Logs: Check the change logs for the material to see what changes have been made recently and if they might be causing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to the error message MH239 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.