How To Fix MH324 - Differently maintained areas of validity cannot be displayed in this case

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 324

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

What causes this issue?

On the <LS>POS</> screen, differently maintained areas of validity can
be determined only for generic materials or can be determined only at
distribution chain level (no plant entered).

System Response

Generic material
The system displays all variants whose POS data has been maintained
differently from the generic material.
Distribution chain level
The system displays all plants belonging to the distribution chain
specified whose POS data has been maintained differently from the POS
data for this distribution chain.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Switch to distribution chain level (by leaving the <LS>Plant</> 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 MH324 - Differently maintained areas of validity cannot be displayed in this case ?

  The SAP error message MH324, 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 for the same material or object that are not compatible with each other. For example, if a material is maintained in different views (like purchasing, sales, etc.) but with different validity periods or conditions, this can lead to the error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned, leading to discrepancies in how data is accessed or displayed.
  Authorization Issues: 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. Ensure that the areas of validity (like plant, storage location, etc.) are consistently maintained across all relevant views.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the different views of the material and ensure that they are correctly set up. Look for any discrepancies in the validity periods or conditions.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view all relevant areas of validity. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or requires deeper investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage material master data effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error MH324 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations in the system to ensure that users have the necessary permissions to access the required data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MH324 error and implement a solution to resolve it.