How To Fix M3450 - Storage costs indicator requires lot size (materials planning)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 450

• Message text: Storage costs indicator requires lot size (materials planning)

What causes this issue?

You have selected the storage costs indicator for copying to the
profile. However, it can only be copied if you also specify a lot size
in the profile.

How to fix this error?

Select the lot size on the selection screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3450 - Storage costs indicator requires lot size (materials planning) ?

  The SAP error message M3450, which states "Storage costs indicator requires lot size (materials planning)," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP. This error indicates that there is a missing or incorrect configuration related to the lot size for a material that has a storage costs indicator assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Lot Size Configuration: The material master record for the affected material does not have a lot size defined in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  Incorrect Storage Costs Indicator: The storage costs indicator assigned to the material may require a lot size to be defined, but it is not set up correctly.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for lot sizes and storage costs indicators that are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MRP view and ensure that a lot size is defined for the material.
  If the lot size is missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02 (change material master).
  
  
  
  Review Storage Costs Indicator:
  
  Verify the storage costs indicator assigned to the material.
  Ensure that it is appropriate for the material and that it requires a lot size.
  If necessary, change the storage costs indicator to one that does not require a lot size or update the lot size accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings in SPRO (Customizing) related to materials management and storage costs.
  Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that all required fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the storage costs indicator and lot size requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you are familiar with the different views of the material master, especially the MRP and accounting views, as they may contain relevant information for resolving this error.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3450 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured for materials planning.