How To Fix MH327 - There are other distribution chains with changed listing-relevant data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 327

• Message text: There are other distribution chains with changed listing-relevant data

What causes this issue?

There are more distribution chains with changed, listing-relevant
material master data than those you have selected for listing.

System Response

The listing conditions for the distribution chains that you have not
selected will not be changed or created during listing.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH327 - There are other distribution chains with changed listing-relevant data ?

  The SAP error message MH327, which states "There are other distribution chains with changed listing-relevant data," typically occurs in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with the listing and exclusion of materials in specific distribution channels.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there are inconsistencies or changes in the listing-relevant data for a material across different distribution chains. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Changes in Material Master Data: If the material master data has been modified (e.g., changes in sales organization, distribution channel, or other relevant fields) and these changes affect the listing status of the material in one or more distribution chains.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: If there are discrepancies in the listing data for the same material across different distribution chains, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: If the necessary data for a distribution chain is not fully maintained or is missing, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH327 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record and review the relevant views (e.g., Sales Org. Data, Basic Data, etc.) for the material in question.
  Ensure that the listing-relevant data is consistent across all distribution chains.
  
  
  
  Review Distribution Chains:
  
  Identify the distribution chains that are causing the issue. You can do this by checking the listing status of the material in each distribution chain.
  Make sure that any changes made to the material master are reflected consistently across all relevant distribution chains.
  
  
  
  Update Listing Data:
  
  If there are changes that need to be made, update the listing data for the affected distribution chains to ensure consistency.
  You may need to re-list or exclude the material in the relevant distribution chains as necessary.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to modify the material master data or MM03 (Display Material) to review the current settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling material listings and exclusions.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users involved in the process have the appropriate roles and permissions to manage material listings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MH327 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.