How To Fix K3041 - Lot size & < price unit & in material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Lot size & < price unit & in material master

What causes this issue?

You have entered a base unit of measure for the costing lot size in the
material master that does not match the price unit.

System Response

It is not possible to cost this material.

How to fix this error?

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 K3041 - Lot size & < price unit & in material master ?

  The SAP error message K3041 typically indicates an issue related to the lot size and price unit in the material master data. This error can occur during various transactions, such as when trying to create or change a material master record, especially in the context of controlling or costing.
  Cause:
  The error message K3041 is triggered when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the lot size and the price unit defined in the material master. Specifically, it may occur if:
  
  The lot size is not compatible with the price unit defined for the material.
  The price unit is not set correctly in relation to the lot size, leading to discrepancies in how costs are calculated or reported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K3041 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03 or MM02).
  Verify the lot size and price unit settings in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, and Accounting views).
  
  
  
  Adjust Lot Size and Price Unit:
  
  Ensure that the lot size is set correctly according to your business requirements.
  Check the price unit and ensure it aligns with the lot size. For example, if the lot size is defined in pieces, the price unit should also reflect that.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If necessary, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material management and costing. This may involve checking the settings in the controlling (CO) module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on how to set up lot sizes and price units correctly.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or modify the material master again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking and adjusting the settings, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CK11N: Create Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Material Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Basic Data
  Purchasing
  Accounting
  MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the K3041 error in SAP.