How To Fix MH303 - Diff. maint. validity areas of generic matl displayable only for ref. DC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Diff. maint. validity areas of generic matl displayable only for ref. DC

What causes this issue?

On the <LS>Logistics: Distribution Center</> screen, you can display
differently maintained areas of validity only for the reference
distribution center in the case of generic materials.

System Response

The system determines all variants whose logistics data for the
reference distribution center has been maintained differently from the
reference distribution center of the generic material.

How to fix this error?

Reset the value of the distribution center chosen to the initial value,
and then choose <LS>Differently maintained areas of validity</> again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH303 - Diff. maint. validity areas of generic matl displayable only for ref. DC ?

  The SAP error message MH303 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the maintenance validity areas for a generic material. This error typically arises when you are trying to display or work with a generic material that has different maintenance validity areas compared to its reference (or base) material.
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material vs. Reference Material: In SAP, a generic material can have multiple variants, and each variant can have different characteristics or maintenance validity areas. If the generic material's validity areas do not match those of the reference material, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data that lead to inconsistencies in the maintenance validity areas.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of the material master can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for both the generic material and the reference material. Ensure that the maintenance validity areas are consistent.
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Areas: If discrepancies are found, you may need to adjust the maintenance validity areas for either the generic material or the reference material to ensure they match.
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master data as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing generic materials and their variants.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the material master data.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the different views and fields that can affect the maintenance validity areas.
  Generic vs. Specific Materials: Learn about the differences between generic materials and specific materials, including how they are used in various business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MH303 error and implement a solution to resolve it.