How To Fix MH321 - Differently maintained areas of validity cannot be displayed in this case

MH321 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Differently maintained areas of validity cannot be displayed in this case

What causes this issue?

On the <LS>Listing</> screen, differently maintained areas of validity
can be determined only for generic materials or for reference
distribution chains.

System Response

Generic material
The system displays all variants whose listing data has been maintained
differently from the generic material for the distribution chain
entered.
Reference distribution chain
The system displays all distribution chains whose listing data has been
maintained differently from the reference distribution chain.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Set the distribution chain chosen to the reference distribution chain
(by leaving the <LS>Distribution chain</> field blank) and then choose
<LS>Differently maintained areas of validity</>.
Choose the area of validity <LS>Generic material</> and then choose
<LS>Differently maintained areas of validity</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH321 - Differently maintained areas of validity cannot be displayed in this case ?

  The SAP error message MH321, which states "Differently maintained areas of validity cannot be displayed in this case," typically occurs in the context of material master data or when dealing with certain configuration settings in SAP. This error indicates that there are inconsistencies in the areas of validity for the data being accessed or processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error often arises when there are different areas of validity (e.g., plant, storage location, or other organizational units) defined for the same material or master data, and the system cannot reconcile these differences.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or related modules that are not aligned, leading to discrepancies in how data is maintained.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain areas of validity, which can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the specific material in question.