How To Fix M3154 - Consumption only maintainable if period indicator entered

M3154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Consumption only maintainable if period indicator entered

What causes this issue?

You want to enter historical consumption values on which the system
will base its initial forecast. Since the system manages consumption
values and forecast values on a period basis, you must specify the
periods in which this should happen.

How to fix this error?

Enter your period indicator. You can choose one using F4 and F2.

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.

M3154 - Details

• The SAP error message M3154 ("Consumption only maintainable if period indicator entered") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material requirements planning (MRP) when trying to post consumption data without specifying a period indicator. This error is often encountered when dealing with consumption-based planning or when trying to adjust consumption figures in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a period indicator to be specified when you are trying to maintain consumption data. The period indicator helps the system understand the time frame for which the consumption data is being entered or adjusted. Without this information, the system cannot process the request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are entering a valid period indicator when trying to maintain consumption data. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction for entering consumption data (e.g., transaction code MB1A,