How To Fix MH315 - Identical areas of validity of gen. matl displayable only for ref. store

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Identical areas of validity of gen. matl displayable only for ref. store

What causes this issue?

On the <LS>Logistics: Store</> screen, you can display identically
maintained areas of validity only for reference stores (general or
distribution-chain-specific) in the case of generic materials.

System Response

The system determines all variants whose logistics data for the
reference store has not been maintained differently from the reference
store of the generic material.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH315 - Identical areas of validity of gen. matl displayable only for ref. store ?

  The SAP error message MH315, which states "Identical areas of validity of gen. matl displayable only for ref. store," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory management within SAP. This error is related to the configuration of material master records, particularly when dealing with general materials and their areas of validity.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there are multiple areas of validity for a general material that are identical, and the system is unable to display them simultaneously unless a reference store is specified. This situation often occurs when:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are duplicate entries for the same material across different storage locations or plants.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the material master records may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the areas of validity.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the material master, such as incorrect or missing information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH315 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Records:
  
  Go to the material master record in transaction MM03 and check the areas of validity for the material in question.
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the same material across different storage locations or plants.
  
  
  
  Specify a Reference Store:
  
  If you are trying to display the material in a context where multiple areas of validity exist, specify a reference store (plant or storage location) to limit the display to a single area of validity.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the material master in the IMG (Implementation Guide) to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Look for any settings related to the areas of validity and general materials.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the material master data.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to make necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and configuration of material master data is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MH315 error and implement a solution to resolve it.