How To Fix M3297 - Specify a reorder point and replenishment quantity

M3297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Specify a reorder point and replenishment quantity

What causes this issue?

You have decided in favor of storage location MRP for this material.
Since separately planned storage location stocks are planned using the
reorder point planning technique, a reorder point and a replenishment
quantity are required.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a reorder point and a replenishment quantity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3297 - Specify a reorder point and replenishment quantity ?

  The SAP error message M3297, which states "Specify a reorder point and replenishment quantity," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material requirements planning (MRP) when certain parameters for a material are not set correctly. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reorder Point: The material in question does not have a defined reorder point. The reorder point is the inventory level at which new stock should be ordered to replenish inventory before it runs out.
  Missing Replenishment Quantity: The material does not have a defined replenishment quantity, which is the amount of stock that should be ordered when the reorder point is reached.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be fully maintained, particularly in the MRP views.
  Incorrect MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not be appropriate for the intended inventory management strategy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
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