How To Fix M3212 - Batch cannot be used without storage location (will be reset)

M3212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Batch cannot be used without storage location (will be reset)

What causes this issue?

You want to create a supplier consignment stock record for the material
and have specified a batch number but no storage location. However, you
must always enter a storage location if you want to create a batch.

System Response

The batch number will be reset when you press Enter.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M3212 - Details

• The SAP error message M3212 indicates that a batch cannot be used because it lacks a storage location. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management and batch management within SAP, where a batch must be assigned to a specific storage location to be utilized in transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The batch in question has not been assigned to any storage location in the system.
  Batch Management Configuration: The configuration for batch management may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with batch assignment.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or movement of the batch, the storage location may not have been specified or was incorrectly entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Storage Location:
  
  Navigate to the batch management screen in SAP.
  Check the batch details and ensure that a valid storage location is assigned to the batch.
  If not, assign the appropriate storage location to the batch.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the batch management settings in the material master