How To Fix K3006 - Lot size for reference material differs from that of material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Lot size for reference material differs from that of material

What causes this issue?

The lot size of the material which you entered as a reference differs
from the lot size you specified for the cost estimate to be based on.

How to fix this error?

To transfer the lot size of the reference material, press ENTER.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K3006 - Lot size for reference material differs from that of material ?

  The SAP error message K3006 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the lot size defined for a reference material and the lot size defined for the material being processed. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning, material management, or inventory management when the system is trying to perform operations that involve both the reference material and the actual material.
  Cause:
  
  Different Lot Sizes: The reference material has a different lot size configuration compared to the material being used. This can happen if the materials are set up with different minimum or maximum lot sizes in their respective master data.
  Material Master Data: The material master records for both the reference material and the actual material may have been configured incorrectly or inconsistently.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to lot size in the material master or in the production planning settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for both the reference material and the actual material.
  Verify the lot size settings (minimum lot size, maximum lot size, and lot size unit) for both materials.
  Ensure that they are consistent and aligned with the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Lot Sizes:
  
  If the lot sizes are indeed different and need to be aligned, you can adjust the lot size settings in the material master.
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to lot size management.
  Ensure that the settings in the configuration (SPRO) are correctly set up for the materials involved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding material lot sizes and reference materials.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting the lot sizes, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management or production planning.