How To Fix M3318 - Number & not defined for material type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Number & not defined for material type &

What causes this issue?

Every material type has a speific number range for external number
assignment. The material number you have entered does not lie within
the number range for this material type.

How to fix this error?

Choose a material number that lies within the number range of your
material type.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3318 - Number & not defined for material type & ?

  The SAP error message M3318 ("Number & not defined for material type &") typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a material in SAP, and the system cannot find a number range that corresponds to the specified material type. This can happen during various transactions, such as creating a new material master record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specified material type has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Not Assigned: The number range may exist but is not assigned to the material type you are trying to use.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or may have reached its limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3318 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name for material numbers (usually MATERIAL or similar) and check the number range intervals defined for the material type in question.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Ranges:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create a new number range for the material type.
  If the number range exists but is not assigned, you can assign it to the material type.
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend the range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code for Material Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OMS2 to check and configure the material types and their associated number ranges.
  Ensure that the material type you are trying to use has a valid number range assigned.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials in the specified material type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that the configuration is correct and that there are no underlying issues with the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP (e.g., raw materials, finished goods, trading goods) have different number ranges and configurations.
  Number Range Management: Understanding how number ranges work in SAP is crucial for managing materials effectively.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and material master data configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3318 error and successfully create or manage the material in SAP.