How To Fix LB015 - No quantity proposal rule was specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No quantity proposal rule was specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB015 - No quantity proposal rule was specified ?

  The SAP error message LB015: No quantity proposal rule was specified typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material requirements planning (MRP) when the system is unable to determine how much of a material should be produced or procured due to the absence of a quantity proposal rule.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the material master record does not have a quantity proposal rule defined. This rule is necessary for the system to generate proposals for procurement or production quantities.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly to allow for quantity proposals.
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings for the material may not be configured properly, leading to the absence of a quantity proposal rule.
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy assigned to the material may not support quantity proposals.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MRP views to ensure that a quantity proposal rule is specified.
  If it is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master.
  
  
  
  Define Quantity Proposal Rule:
  
  If a quantity proposal rule does not exist, you may need to create one. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant MRP area.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant section for defining quantity proposal rules.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Settings:
  
  Ensure that the MRP settings for the material are correctly configured. This includes checking the MRP type, lot size, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Strategy:
  
  Verify that the planning strategy assigned to the material is appropriate for the type of planning you are performing. Some strategies may not require quantity proposals.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to set up quantity proposal rules and MRP settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MD01: MRP Run
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and MRP settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message LB015 and ensure that the system can generate the necessary quantity proposals for your materials.