How To Fix M3218 - Consignment stock for stge loc. & does not exist yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Consignment stock for stge loc. & does not exist yet

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to call up data on the consignment material for
processing. However, the data does not exist yet in storage location
&V1&.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN
INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_FALSCH
If your entry is correct, you first need to create a consignment price
segment and a consignment stock record for the material in storage
location &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3218 - Consignment stock for stge loc. & does not exist yet ?

  The SAP error message M3218 indicates that there is an issue with consignment stock in relation to a storage location. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find the consignment stock for the specified storage location, which may not yet exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Storage Location Not Defined: The storage location for the consignment stock may not be defined in the system.
  Consignment Stock Not Created: The consignment stock may not have been created or properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly for consignment stock.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the inventory management or material management modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Location:
  
  Verify that the storage location exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Use transaction code OMLS to check the storage locations.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Consignment Stock:
  
  If the consignment stock does not exist, you may need to create it. Use transaction code MB1C to create a consignment stock entry.
  Ensure that the consignment stock is properly linked to the correct storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that the consignment stock view is properly maintained.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for consignment stock in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to SAP documentation for specific configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MB1C: Enter Inventory Count
  OMLS: Define Storage Locations
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on consignment stock management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M3218 error message in SAP.