How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE154 - No lot size for category &4, product &2 in plant &1 and in unit &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 154

• Message text: No lot size for category &4, product &2 in plant &1 and in unit &3.

What causes this issue?

To calculate the production costs, you need the lot sizes of all
products in which you planned your sales quantity.
These lot sizes must be available for the following entities:
The lot size category, which you entered in the <LS>Prompts </>dialog
box.
The plants for which you planned your sales quantities
The units of measure in which you planned your sales quantities.
These lot sizes may not be available due to the following reasons:
You forgot to transfer the lot sizes.
You transferred the lot sizes but they came in different units of
measure than you used for your sales planning.

System Response

The workbook can't calculate the planned production cost.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that you transferred the lot sizes for the plants, products, and
units of measure for which you entered your sales quantities.
If the units of measure for the lot sizes differ from the units of
measure of the sales quantities, adjust your sales plan accordingly.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE154 - No lot size for category &4, product &2 in plant &1 and in unit &3. ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE154 indicates that there is no lot size defined for a specific product in a particular plant and unit of measure. This error typically arises during planning activities, such as when trying to create or adjust production or procurement plans.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Lot Size Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the lot size for the specified product (identified by product &2) in the specified plant (identified by plant &1) and unit of measure (identified by unit &3) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of lot size information.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the product, such as missing or incomplete data in the material master record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Lot Size:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the relevant views (usually the MRP or Purchasing view).
  Ensure that a lot size is defined for the product in the appropriate plant and unit of measure.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the product in the relevant planning area (e.g., MRP settings).
  Ensure that all necessary parameters, including lot size, are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for completeness and accuracy.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out, especially those related to planning and lot sizing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct lot size settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lot Size Types: Understand the different types of lot sizes available in SAP (e.g., fixed lot size, lot-for-lot, etc.) and choose the one that best fits your planning needs.
  MRP Views: Familiarize yourself with the MRP views in the material master, as they contain critical information for planning.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material master management include:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  
  
  Error Handling: If the issue persists after making changes, consider checking the system logs or consulting with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  By addressing the missing lot size definition and ensuring that all relevant master data is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE154.