How To Fix M3692 - No update of simulative opening stocks for planning versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 692

• Message text: No update of simulative opening stocks for planning versions

What causes this issue?

You have maintained simulative opening stocks of planning versions.
Due to inconsistent datasets, these could not, however, be updated.
This error should not occur.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3692 - No update of simulative opening stocks for planning versions ?

  The SAP error message M3692, "No update of simulative opening stocks for planning versions," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when working with planning versions in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to update the simulative opening stocks for the specified planning version.
  Causes:
  
  Planning Version Configuration: The planning version may not be properly configured or activated. If the version is not set up correctly, the system cannot update the stocks.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material master, planning parameters, or stock levels that prevent the update.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform updates on the specified planning version.
  Locked Objects: The relevant data objects may be locked by another process or user, preventing updates.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like material master or plant data) may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Version Settings:
  
  Go to the planning version configuration in the SAP system and ensure that the version is active and correctly set up.
  Verify that the version is not set to "read-only" mode.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant materials to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to review the material data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to update the planning version. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Unlock Objects:
  
  If the data is locked, identify the user or process that is holding the lock and resolve the issue. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locked entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all required master data is available and correctly maintained. This includes checking for valid plant data, storage locations, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Run MRP Again:
  
  After addressing the above issues, try running the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD01 (MRP Run), MD02 (Single-item, Multi-level), and MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to analyze the planning situation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for M3692 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on planning versions and MRP to understand the configuration and operational aspects better.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.