How To Fix M3294 - Minimum lot size may not be greater than maximum lot size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Minimum lot size may not be greater than maximum lot size

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3294 - Minimum lot size may not be greater than maximum lot size ?

  The SAP error message M3294, "Minimum lot size may not be greater than maximum lot size," typically occurs in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) or production planning when defining lot sizes for production or procurement. This error indicates that the minimum lot size defined for a material is greater than the maximum lot size, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum lot size is set higher than the maximum lot size in the material master data or in the relevant configuration settings.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the setup of the material master or in the planning parameters, incorrect values may have been entered.
  Master Data Issues: The material master record may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to conflicting lot size definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Navigate to the "MRP" or "Purchasing" views, depending on the context.
  Verify the values for the minimum lot size (Lot Size Min) and maximum lot size (Lot Size Max).
  Ensure that the minimum lot size is less than or equal to the maximum lot size.
  
  
  
  Adjust Lot Size Settings:
  
  If the minimum lot size is indeed greater than the maximum lot size, adjust the values accordingly.
  For example, if the minimum lot size is set to 100 and the maximum lot size is set to 50, change the minimum lot size to a value less than or equal to 50.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the lot size settings in the configuration align with the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on lot size settings and their implications in MRP and production planning.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by running the relevant MRP or production planning processes to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lot Size Types: Understand the different types of lot sizes in SAP, such as fixed lot size, lot-for-lot, and others, to determine the best fit for your business needs.
  MRP Parameters: Familiarize yourself with MRP parameters and how they interact with lot size settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that users responsible for maintaining material master data have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3294 error and ensure that your lot size settings are correctly configured.