How To Fix M3071 - Enter the lot size (materials planning)

M3071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter the lot size (materials planning)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3071 - Enter the lot size (materials planning) ?

  The SAP error message M3071, which states "Enter the lot size (materials planning)," typically occurs in the context of materials planning when a user is trying to create or modify a material master record, production order, or similar transaction that requires a lot size to be specified.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a lot size to be entered, but it is either missing or not specified correctly. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Lot Size in Material Master: The material master record does not have a defined lot size for the relevant planning view.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material planning might not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a lot size that is not fulfilled.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a lot size, but it has not been provided in the input fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3071 error,