How To Fix M3295 - Maximum lot size may not be smaller than rounding value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Maximum lot size may not be smaller than rounding value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3295 - Maximum lot size may not be smaller than rounding value ?

  The SAP error message M3295, "Maximum lot size may not be smaller than rounding value," typically occurs in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) or production planning when the defined maximum lot size for a material is smaller than the rounding value set for that material. This can lead to inconsistencies in how quantities are processed and planned.
  Cause:
  
  Maximum Lot Size Configuration: The maximum lot size for a material is set in the material master data. If this value is less than the rounding value, it triggers the error.
  Rounding Value Configuration: The rounding value is also defined in the material master and indicates the smallest increment in which quantities can be processed. If the maximum lot size is not a multiple of the rounding value, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust either the maximum lot size or the rounding value in the material master data. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master data.
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the MRP or Purchasing views).
  
  
  
  Check and Adjust Maximum Lot Size:
  
  Navigate to the MRP view.
  Check the "Maximum Lot Size" field. If it is smaller than the rounding value, increase it to be at least equal to the rounding value or a multiple of it.
  
  
  
  Check and Adjust Rounding Value:
  
  In the same MRP view, check the "Rounding Value" field.
  If necessary, adjust the rounding value to be smaller than or equal to the maximum lot size.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the material master.
  
  
  Re-run MRP: If applicable, re-run the MRP process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, especially the MRP and Purchasing views, as they contain critical settings for planning.
  Lot Size Settings: Understand the different lot size settings available in SAP, such as fixed lot size, lot-for-lot, and others, to ensure they align with your production and procurement strategies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed explanations of material master fields and their implications on planning processes.
  
  By ensuring that the maximum lot size and rounding value are configured correctly, you can avoid encountering the M3295 error in the future.