How To Fix M3286 - Reorder level lower than safety stock

M3286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Reorder level lower than safety stock

What causes this issue?

You have specified a reorder point that is lower than the safety stock.
Since the reorder point includes the safety stock, it must exceed the
safety stock.

How to fix this error?

Change the reorder point.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3286 - Reorder level lower than safety stock ?

  The SAP error message M3286, "Reorder level lower than safety stock," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material planning. This error indicates that the reorder level set for a material is lower than the safety stock level, which can lead to potential stockouts and supply chain disruptions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The reorder level has been incorrectly set lower than the safety stock level in the material master data.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the maintenance of material master data, the values for reorder level and safety stock may have been entered incorrectly.
  Business Logic: The business logic or planning strategy may require that the reorder level should always be higher than or equal to the safety stock to ensure that there is always enough inventory to meet demand.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the values for the reorder level and safety stock.
  Ensure that the