How To Fix M3660 - Enter the basic value for the tolerance value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 660

• Message text: Enter the basic value for the tolerance value

What causes this issue?

You have entered an overweight or overvolume tolerance
but no valid packaging weight or volume.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Depending on which tolerance value you have entered, add the relevant
entries for either the overweight tolerance or the overvolume tolerance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3660 - Enter the basic value for the tolerance value ?

  The SAP error message M3660, which states "Enter the basic value for the tolerance value," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when you are trying to set up or modify tolerance limits for a material or a process. This error indicates that the system requires a basic value to be defined for the tolerance settings, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Basic Value: The most common cause of this error is that the basic value for the tolerance (such as a percentage or a fixed amount) has not been entered in the relevant configuration or master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for tolerances in the material master or related documents may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the field for the basic value was overlooked or incorrectly filled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 for change or MM03 for display).
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing, Accounting) and check if the tolerance values are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the basic value for the tolerance is entered.
  
  
  
  Review Tolerance Settings:
  
  If you are working with a specific tolerance group or configuration, ensure that the basic value is defined in the relevant configuration settings.
  You can check the configuration in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., Materials Management).
  
  
  
  Enter the Basic Value:
  
  If the basic value is missing, enter the appropriate value based on your business requirements. This could be a percentage or a fixed amount depending on the context of the tolerance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and tolerance settings for additional guidance on how to set up these values correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tolerance Types: Understand the different types of tolerances (e.g., over-delivery, under-delivery) and how they apply to your materials and processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider training sessions on material management and configuration in SAP to better understand how to manage tolerances effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3660 error and ensure that the necessary basic values for tolerance are correctly entered in your SAP system.