How To Fix MH304 - Diff. maintained validity areas of material displayable only for ref. DC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Diff. maintained validity areas of material 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 single materials or variants.

System Response

The system determines all distribution centers whose logistics data has
been maintained differently from the reference distribution center.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH304 - Diff. maintained validity areas of material displayable only for ref. DC ?

  The SAP error message MH304 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the validity areas of a material, which can occur when trying to display or process a material in a specific context, such as in a distribution center (DC). This error typically arises when the material's data is not consistent across different validity areas, which can include various organizational units or storage locations.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Validity Areas: The material may have been set up with different validity areas that do not align properly. For example, the material might be valid in one plant or storage location but not in another.
  Data Maintenance Issues: There may have been changes made to the material master data that have not been properly synchronized across all relevant areas.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly to handle the material's validity areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the specific material in question. Ensure that the validity areas are correctly maintained and consistent across all relevant views (e.g., basic data, purchasing, sales, etc.).
  Synchronize Validity Areas: If discrepancies are found, update the material master to ensure that the validity areas are aligned. This may involve adding or removing validity areas as necessary.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correctly configured to handle the material's validity areas.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material) to check the material details and MM02 (Change Material) to make necessary adjustments.
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the material data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material master data management and validity areas.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.