How To Fix M3219 - If you do not enter a batch, the storage location will be reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 219

• Message text: If you do not enter a batch, the 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 storage location but no batch.

System Response

The batch number will be reset when you press Enter.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create a batch for the supplier consignment stock, you
must also enter a batch in addition to the storage location.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3219 - If you do not enter a batch, the storage location will be reset ?

  The SAP error message M3219 indicates that when you are trying to process a material document (such as a goods movement) without specifying a batch number, the system will reset the storage location. This typically occurs in scenarios where batch management is enabled for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management: The material is configured to use batch management, which means that each batch of the material must be tracked separately.
  Missing Batch Entry: When you attempt to perform a transaction (like goods receipt or goods issue) without entering a batch number, the system cannot determine which specific batch to associate with the storage location.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the material master or the movement type may require a batch number to be entered for the transaction to proceed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Batch Number: The simplest solution is to enter a valid batch number when prompted. This will allow the transaction to proceed without resetting the storage location.
  Check Material Master Settings: Review the material master data to ensure that the batch management settings are appropriate for your business process. If batch management is not required, consider changing the settings.
  Movement Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the movement type being used. Ensure that it is set up correctly to handle batch-managed materials.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained to understand the importance of entering batch numbers when dealing with batch-managed materials.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management in SAP: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how to create and manage batches.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data settings, especially the views related to batch management.
  Movement Types: Review the movement types relevant to your transactions to ensure they are configured correctly for batch management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the M3219 error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.