How To Fix RM386 - No replenishment source could be determined

RM386 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 386

• Message text: No replenishment source could be determined

What causes this issue?

No storage location could be found that could be used as the
replenishment storage location for the components.

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?

At the moment, the analysis of the replenishment situation takes place
when selecting the requirements. It is possible that the storage
location stock has been changed in the mean time by a stock transfer
that was carried out at the same time. Check this by updating the stock
information and then accessing this function again.
Note that if you specify a restriction for the
<DS:DE.SA_ELORT>replenishment storage location</> on the selection
screen, the system will only look in the storage locations specified
here for replenishment quantities.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM386 - No replenishment source could be determined ?

  The SAP error message RM386 ("No replenishment source could be determined") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and materials planning. This error indicates that the system was unable to find a suitable source for replenishing stock for a particular material. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not be properly maintained. This includes missing information in the purchasing or inventory management views.
  No Valid Source of Supply: There may be no valid source of supply defined for the material in the system. This could be due to missing purchase info records, contracts, or vendor master data.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be set correctly, leading to issues in determining the replenishment source.
  Stock Levels: The stock levels may be below the reorder point, but the system cannot find a source to replenish the