MH306 - Diff. maint. validity areas of gen. matl displayable only for ref. store

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Diff. maint. validity areas of gen. matl displayable only for ref. store

What causes this issue?

On the <LS>Logistics: Store</> screen, you can display differently
maintained areas of validity only for a reference store (general or
distribution-chain-specific) in the case of generic materials.

System Response

The system determines all variants whose logistics data for the
reference store has been maintained differently from the reference
store of the generic material.
<ZH>Note</>
If you display stores maintained differently from the general reference
store, any distribution-chain-specific reference stores are also
displayed since stores of this kind are by nature maintained
differently.

How to fix this error?

Reset the value of the store chosen to the initial value, and then
choose <LS>Differently maintained areas of validity</> again.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH306 - Diff. maint. validity areas of gen. matl displayable only for ref. store ?

  The SAP error message MH306 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the maintenance validity areas for a general material that is only displayable for a reference store. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to display or maintain a material that has different validity areas (such as plant, storage location, or sales organization) that are not aligned or are inconsistent with the reference store. This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The material master data for the specified material may not be correctly set up for the selected validity area.
  Reference Store Issues: The reference store may not have the necessary configurations or data that align with the material being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the material in the specified validity area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH306 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the validity areas for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is correctly set up for the relevant plant, storage location, or sales organization.
  
  
  
  Review Reference Store Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the reference store to ensure it is set up correctly and that it has the necessary data for the material.
  Make sure that the reference store is active and properly linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the material in the specified validity area.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views in the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) and how they relate to validity areas.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed explanations of material master data management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MH306 error message in SAP.