How To Fix RTCMMD244 - Matl assignment only permitted under node with "Valid To" = 31.12.9999

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Matl assignment only permitted under node with "Valid To" = 31.12.9999

What causes this issue?

The creation of a main assignment is only permitted in the following
conditions under a parent node with a valid to date of "31.12.9999":
Multiple assignment is activated for the material hierarchy
Material assignment is obligatory

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign the main assignment to the parent node with the valid to date of
"31.12.9999".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD244 - Matl assignment only permitted under node with "Valid To" = 31.12.9999 ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD244 indicates that there is an issue with the material assignment in the system, specifically related to the validity period of the material master data. The error message states that the material assignment is only permitted under a node with "Valid To" set to 31.12.9999, which means that the material's validity period must be open-ended or valid indefinitely.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Issue: The material master record you are trying to assign has a "Valid To" date that is set to a date earlier than 31.12.9999. This means that the material is not valid for the period you are trying to use it in.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error during data entry or data migration that set the "Valid To" date incorrectly.
  Material Status: The material may be marked as inactive or obsolete, which can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record in transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales" views for the "Valid To" date.
  If the "Valid To" date is set to a date earlier than 31.12.9999, you will need to change it.
  
  
  
  Change Validity Date:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the "Valid To" date to 31.12.9999 using transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the changes are saved and that the material is now valid for the required period.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not marked as inactive or obsolete. If it is, you may need to reactivate it or create a new material record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material master data management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master, as the validity period can be set in various views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  Authorization: Ensure you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing material master data and understanding validity periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTCMMD244 error and successfully assign the material as needed.