How To Fix MH312 - Incorrect comb. of maintenance status & and type of ident. maint. data &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Incorrect comb. of maintenance status & and type of ident. maint. data &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display identically maintained areas of validity.

System Response

The system has discovered an invalid combination of retail
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_status>maintenance status</> and type of
identically maintained data. Normally, this situation should never
occur.

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH312 - Incorrect comb. of maintenance status & and type of ident. maint. data & ?

  The SAP error message MH312 ("Incorrect combination of maintenance status and type of identification maintenance data") typically occurs in the context of maintenance management, particularly when dealing with equipment or functional locations in the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the maintenance status of an object and the type of identification maintenance data being used.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Maintenance Status: The maintenance status of the equipment or functional location may not be compatible with the type of maintenance data being entered or processed.
  Data Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system regarding the maintenance status settings or the identification types.
  Inconsistent Data: The data entered may not align with the expected values defined in the system, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on certain maintenance statuses.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Maintenance Status: Verify the maintenance status of the equipment or functional location. Ensure that it is set correctly and is compatible with the type of maintenance data you are trying to use.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for maintenance statuses and identification types. Ensure that they are correctly defined and aligned with your business processes.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being entered. Ensure that it matches the expected formats and values defined in the system.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the equipment or functional location with the specified maintenance status.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the maintenance status and identification types relevant to your scenario.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for specific error messages.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP PM, such as IW31 (Create Maintenance Order), IW32 (Change Maintenance Order), and IL01 (Create Functional Location), as these may be where the error occurs.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP PM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MH312 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.