How To Fix MH316 - Identical areas of validity of material displayable only for reference DC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Identical areas of validity of material displayable only for reference 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 single materials or variants.

System Response

The system determines all distribution centers whose logistics data has
not 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>Identically maintained areas of validity</> again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH316 - Identical areas of validity of material displayable only for reference DC ?

  The SAP error message MH316, which states "Identical areas of validity of material displayable only for reference DC," typically occurs in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with different areas of validity for materials in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error message is usually triggered when there are multiple records for a material that have overlapping or identical areas of validity. In SAP, materials can have different views (like purchasing, sales, etc.) and can be assigned to different organizational units (like plants or storage locations). If two or more records for the same material have overlapping validity periods or areas, SAP restricts the display of these records to avoid confusion.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Records: Review the material master records for the specific material in question. Look for any duplicate entries or records that have overlapping areas of validity.
  
  
  Adjust Areas of Validity: If you find overlapping records, you may need to adjust the areas of validity for one or more of the records. This could involve changing the validity dates or the organizational units associated with the records.
  
  
  Use Reference Data: If the message indicates that the data is only displayable for reference, you may need to access the material in a different way, such as through a reference document or by using a different transaction code that allows you to view the relevant data without triggering the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing material master data and understanding 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 can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and the details of the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM01 (Create Material) to manage material master data effectively.
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views of the material master (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) and how they relate to areas of validity.
  Organizational Units: Be aware of how organizational units (plants, storage locations, etc.) affect material master data and validity.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue effectively.