How To Fix M3289 - The lot-sizing procedure requires a fixed lot size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 289

• Message text: The lot-sizing procedure requires a fixed lot size

What causes this issue?

You need to specify a fixed lot size for the chosen lot-sizing
procedure.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3289 - The lot-sizing procedure requires a fixed lot size ?

  The SAP error message M3289 indicates that there is an issue with the lot-sizing procedure in the material master or the production planning settings. Specifically, it means that the system is expecting a fixed lot size for the material, but the configuration does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Lot Sizing Procedure: The material is configured with a lot-sizing procedure that requires a fixed lot size, but the settings in the material master or the planning parameters do not align with this requirement.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have a fixed lot size defined, or the lot size settings may be inconsistent with the requirements of the production planning process.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters in the configuration may not be set correctly, leading to a mismatch between the expected and actual lot sizes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "MRP" (Material Requirements Planning) view.
  Ensure that the lot-sizing procedure is set to a fixed lot size (e.g., "FX" for fixed lot size).
  If it is not set correctly, you may need to change it to the appropriate fixed lot size.
  
  
  
  Review Lot Size Settings:
  
  Navigate to the lot size settings in the material master.
  Ensure that a fixed lot size is defined and that it meets the requirements of your production process.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Settings:
  
  Review the MRP settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the lot-sizing procedure is correctly configured in the MRP area and aligns with the material master settings.
  
  
  
  Re-run MRP:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the MRP process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance on configuring lot-sizing procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lot Sizing Procedures: Understand the different types of lot-sizing procedures available in SAP (e.g., fixed lot size, lot-for-lot, etc.) and their implications on production planning.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the various views in the material master and how they interact with MRP and production planning.
  MRP Configuration: Review the overall MRP configuration in your SAP system to ensure that all settings are aligned and functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3289 error and ensure that your lot-sizing procedures are correctly configured.