How To Fix M3083 - Splitting indicator & not defined in any plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Splitting indicator & not defined in any plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3083 - Splitting indicator & not defined in any plant ?

  The SAP error message M3083 indicates that the splitting indicator is not defined for a material in any plant. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with inventory management or production planning.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A material is being processed (e.g., during a goods movement, production order, or inventory count) and the system expects a splitting indicator to be defined.
  The splitting indicator is used to determine how the stock of a material is managed across different plants or storage locations.
  The material master record for the specific material does not have a splitting indicator assigned, or it is not defined for the plant in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3083 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) to see if the splitting indicator is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Splitting Indicator:
  
  If the splitting indicator is missing, you can define it by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant views and enter the appropriate splitting indicator for the material.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the splitting indicator is defined for the specific plant where the error occurred. You may need to check the plant-specific data in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate splitting indicator to use, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to your organization's material management policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Splitting Indicator: This is a field in the material master that determines how stock is split across different storage locations or plants. It can affect inventory valuation and stock management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data and splitting indicators.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.