How To Fix M3249 - Organizational levels for material reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Organizational levels for material reset

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The organizational levels that do not exist for the material will be
reset.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3249 - Organizational levels for material reset ?

  The SAP error message M3249, which states "Organizational levels for material reset," typically occurs in the context of material master data management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the organizational levels associated with a material, such as plant, storage location, or other relevant organizational units.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Organizational Data: The material may not have been assigned to the necessary organizational levels (e.g., plant, storage location).
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant organizational levels.
  Data Deletion or Changes: If organizational levels have been deleted or changed after the material was created, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the organizational levels for the material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3249 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material is correctly assigned to the necessary organizational levels (e.g., plant, storage location).
  Ensure that all required views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Organizational Levels:
  
  If the material is missing organizational data, you can add the necessary organizational levels using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure that the relevant organizational units (like plants and storage locations) are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  Verify if any organizational levels have been deleted or changed. If so, you may need to reassign the material to the correct organizational levels.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material master data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if there are authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the material transactions again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), MM04 (Display Material Changes).
  Material Master Views: Ensure that all relevant views are maintained for the material, as missing views can lead to errors.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data management and organizational levels.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management.