How To Fix M3290 - Lot-sizing procedure needs max. stock level to be specified

M3290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Lot-sizing procedure needs max. stock level to be specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3290 - Lot-sizing procedure needs max. stock level to be specified ?

  The SAP error message M3290, which states "Lot-sizing procedure needs max. stock level to be specified," typically occurs in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) when the system is trying to determine the appropriate lot size for production or procurement. This error indicates that the lot-sizing procedure being used requires a maximum stock level to be defined, but it has not been set up in the material master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Maximum Stock Level: The maximum stock level is not defined in the material master record for the specific material.
  Lot Sizing Procedure: The lot-sizing procedure assigned to the material requires a maximum stock level to function correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the lot-sizing procedures in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify the maximum stock level in the material master record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to