How To Fix PK306 - Set the bulk material indicator in the material master

PK306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Set the bulk material indicator in the material master

What causes this issue?

You have selected a replenishment strategy with material consumption
<LS>to cost center</>. For this strategy, the bulk material indicator
must always be set in the material master.
Bulk material within a BOM is not taken into account when backflushing.
If the indicator is not set, the material may also be posted to the
production cost collector as well as to the cost center when
backflushing the higher-level order.

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?

To avoid incorrect postings, SAP recommends you to set the the bulk
material indicator in the material master.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK306 - Set the bulk material indicator in the material master ?

  The SAP error message PK306, which states "Set the bulk material indicator in the material master," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction related to bulk materials, but the material in question is not configured correctly in the material master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of the "Bulk Material" indicator in the material master record. This indicator is necessary for materials that are handled in bulk, such as liquids, powders, or granules. If this indicator is not set, the system will not allow certain operations that are specific to bulk materials.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set the bulk material indicator in the material master record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter Material Number:
  
  Input the material number that is causing the error and select the appropriate views (usually the Basic Data or Plant