How To Fix M3288 - Mat. type & does not allow optimum lot-sizing procedures

M3288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Mat. type & does not allow optimum lot-sizing procedures

What causes this issue?

Optimum lot sizes are only allowed if accounting data can be created
for a material since prices are necessary for optimum lot-sizing
procedures. However, the maintenance of accounting data is not defined
for the material type chosen for the material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M3288 - Details

• The SAP error message M3288 indicates that the material type specified does not allow for optimum lot-sizing procedures. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a lot-sizing operation (like MRP or production planning) on a material that is not configured to support the desired lot-sizing strategy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type assigned to the material may not be configured to allow optimum lot-sizing procedures. For example, certain material types like "Non-stock material" or "Service" may not support these procedures.
  Lot Size Configuration: The lot size settings in the material master may not be compatible with the optimum lot-sizing procedures you are trying to use.
  MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not support the desired lot-sizing strategy.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set in the material master may not be aligned with the requirements for optimum lot-sizing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type assigned to the material. If