How To Fix 06607 - Minimum lot size may not exceed maximum lot size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 607

• Message text: Minimum lot size may not exceed maximum lot size

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06607 - Minimum lot size may not exceed maximum lot size ?

  The SAP error message "06607 Minimum lot size may not exceed maximum lot size" typically occurs in the context of material master data or production planning. This error indicates that the defined minimum lot size for a material is greater than the maximum lot size, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The minimum lot size and maximum lot size values in the material master record are set incorrectly.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the material master, the values for minimum and maximum lot sizes may have been entered incorrectly.
  Master Data Issues: The error can also arise from inconsistencies in the master data setup for production or procurement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the lot size settings in the material master record:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to access the material master record.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Appropriate View:
  
  Go to the "MRP" (Material Requirements Planning) view or the "Purchasing" view, depending on where the lot size settings are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Lot Size Settings:
  
  Look for the fields related to lot sizes:
  
  Minimum Lot Size: This is the smallest quantity that can be produced or procured.
  Maximum Lot Size: This is the largest quantity that can be produced or procured.
  
  
  Ensure that the minimum lot size is less than or equal to the maximum lot size.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the minimum lot size is greater than the maximum lot size, adjust the values accordingly. For example, if the minimum lot size is set to 100 and the maximum lot size is set to 50, change the minimum lot size to a value less than or equal to 50.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the material master record.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After saving, try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Views in Material Master: 
  
  MRP View
  Purchasing View
  
  
  Lot Size Types: 
  
  Fixed Lot Size
  Minimum Lot Size
  Maximum Lot Size
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and lot size settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the lot size settings are correctly configured in SAP.