How To Fix M3796 - The reorder point exceeds the maximum stock level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 796

• Message text: The reorder point exceeds the maximum stock level

What causes this issue?

You have entered a value in the reorder point field that exceeds that
in the maximum stock level field. This is illogical since the maximum
stock level is the plant quantity that must not be exceeded.

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?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3796 - The reorder point exceeds the maximum stock level ?

  The SAP error message M3796, "The reorder point exceeds the maximum stock level," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material planning. This error indicates that the reorder point (the inventory level at which a new order should be placed) for a material is set higher than the maximum stock level (the maximum quantity of stock that can be held for that material). 
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The reorder point may have been incorrectly set higher than the maximum stock level during material master data maintenance.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or inventory management strategies may have led to a mismatch between the reorder point and maximum stock level.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the values for reorder point and maximum stock level were not correctly aligned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material (transaction code MM03).
  Check the values for the reorder point and maximum stock level in the relevant views (usually the MRP view).
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the reorder point is indeed higher than the maximum stock level, you will need to adjust one of the values:
  
  Lower the Reorder Point: If the reorder point is set too high, consider lowering it to a value that is less than or equal to the maximum stock level.
  Increase the Maximum Stock Level: If the reorder point is justified, you may need to increase the maximum stock level to accommodate the reorder point.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the material master.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making adjustments, test the material planning process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  Material Master Views: Focus on the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) view for relevant fields.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on managing material master data and understanding MRP settings.
  Consult with Stakeholders: If the changes impact inventory management strategies, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory managers, supply chain planners) to ensure alignment with business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3796 error and ensure that your inventory management settings are correctly configured.