How To Fix M3456 - Specify a tracking limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Specify a tracking limit

What causes this issue?

With the forecast model specified, you must enter a value greater than
zero as the tracking limit.

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?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3456 - Specify a tracking limit ?

  The SAP error message M3456, which states "Specify a tracking limit," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or materials management when a tracking limit for a material or batch is not defined or is incorrectly set. This error can arise during various processes, such as goods movements, inventory adjustments, or when trying to perform batch management operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tracking Limit: The tracking limit for the material or batch has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or batch management may not be set up correctly.
  Batch Management Settings: If batch management is enabled for a material, the system expects a tracking limit to be specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Tracking Limit:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material.
  Navigate to the relevant views (usually the "Plant Data / Storage" or "Batch Management" views).
  Specify the tracking limit for the material or batch.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that batch management is correctly configured for the material.
  If batch management is not required, consider disabling it for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to inventory management and batch management.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on how to set tracking limits and manage batch settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or MSC2N (Change Batch) to access and modify material or batch data.
  Batch Management: Understanding how batch management works in SAP can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to error M3456.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3456 error and ensure that tracking limits are properly defined in your SAP system.