How To Fix M3156 - No consumption values exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No consumption values exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3156 - No consumption values exist ?

  The SAP error message M3156 "No consumption values exist" typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with consumption-based planning or when trying to analyze material consumption data. This error indicates that the system cannot find any consumption data for the specified material or plant.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Consumption Data: The most straightforward cause is that there are no recorded consumption values for the material in question. This could be due to:
  
  The material has not been used or consumed in any transactions.
  The material is new and has not yet been involved in any sales or production processes.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve consumption data may be incorrect. This could include:
  
  Wrong material number or plant code.
  Incorrect date range that does not encompass any consumption records.
  
  
  
  Data Not Updated: The consumption data may not have been updated in the system due to delays in data processing or issues with the data update jobs.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly for consumption-based planning, or the relevant views may not be maintained.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Usage: Verify if the material has been used in any transactions. If it has not, you may need to create transactions (like sales orders, production orders, etc.) to generate consumption data.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to retrieve consumption data are correct. Double-check the material number, plant, and date range.
  
  
  Update Data: If you suspect that the data has not been updated, you may need to run the relevant background jobs or processes to refresh the data.
  
  
  Material Master Review: Check the material master record to ensure that it is correctly configured for consumption-based planning. Make sure that the relevant views (like MRP view) are maintained.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to handle consumption data for the material in question.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  MDM1: Create Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on material management and consumption-based planning in SAP to better understand how to manage and analyze consumption data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M3156 error and implement a solution to resolve it.