How To Fix MH314 - Identical areas of validity 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: 314

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

What causes this issue?

On the <LS>Logistics: Distribution Center</> screen, you can display
identically 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 not 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>Identically 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 MH314 - Identical areas of validity of generic matl displayable only for ref. DC ?

  The SAP error message MH314, which states "Identical areas of validity of generic matl displayable only for ref. DC," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory management within SAP. This error is related to the handling of generic materials and their areas of validity.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to display or process a generic material that has identical areas of validity for different reference documents (DC - Document Control). In SAP, generic materials can be used to represent a group of materials that share common characteristics. However, if the areas of validity for these materials overlap in a way that is not permissible, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH314 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the generic material and the specific materials it represents. Ensure that the areas of validity are correctly defined and do not overlap inappropriately.
  
  
  Adjust Areas of Validity: If you find that the areas of validity for the generic material are indeed identical, you may need to adjust them. This could involve changing the validity dates or the specific conditions under which the materials can be used.
  
  
  Use Reference Document: If the error message indicates that the display is only possible for a reference document, ensure that you are using the correct reference document when trying to display the generic material.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling generic materials and their areas of validity.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Generic Materials: In SAP, generic materials are used to manage materials that share similar characteristics but may not have a unique material number for each variant.
  Areas of Validity: This refers to the conditions under which a material can be used, including time frames, locations, and other criteria.
  Material Management (MM) Module: This error is part of the broader Material Management module in SAP, which deals with procurement, inventory management, and material valuation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MH314 error and ensure that your material management processes run smoothly.