How To Fix M3040 - No consumption values possible for period &

M3040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No consumption values possible for period &

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M3040 - Details

• The SAP error message M3040 "No consumption values possible for period &" typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with consumption-based planning or inventory management. This error indicates that the system cannot find any consumption values for the specified period, which can hinder processes like forecasting, planning, or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Consumption Data: There may be no recorded consumption data for the material in the specified period. This can happen if no transactions (like goods issues or sales) have occurred for that material during that time frame.
  
  
  Incorrect Period Selection: The period specified in the transaction may not align with the periods for which data is available. For example, if the period is set to a future date or a date range that does not have any transactions.
  
  
  Data Archiving: If data has been archived, the system may not be able to access the consumption values for the specified period.
  
  
  Material