Batch at material level

Question

Hi all,
I want to use batch at material level.
i.e. for every material number batch should start from the same series.
e.g. If I want to use batch for 5 materials say A,B,C,D,E.
And I have given batch number range as 0000000001 to 9999999999, then when I do GR for A, then first batch shud be
0000000001, after this if I receive mat B, its batch should also b 0000000001. Then again if I receive mat A, then next batch shud b 0000000002, again next if I receive mat C, then its first batch shud b 0000000001.
Will it b possible if I activate batch at material level or need some other configurations also?
Regards....
Edited by: sapsarang on Dec 7, 2010 5:39 AM

Answer 1

Unfortunately SAP does not fulfill your requirement via a configuration. But there is the option of a user exit that gives you enough flexibility.
You can use SAP enhancement  SAPLV01Z for this purpose.
o   EXIT_SAPLV01Z_001. You use this exit to replace the number range
    object and/or interval proposed by the system with your own number
    range object and/or interval.
    In addition, you can, for instance, stop the system from assigning
    an internal number depending on the material or plant. You can also
    use this exit to stop the dialog box from appearing.
o   EXIT_SAPLV01Z_002. Using this exit, you can either change the number
    assigned by the system, or assign your own number.
Check the documentation at this node in IMG for more information:
Logistics - General > Batch Management > Batch Number Assignment > Configure Customer Exits for Intern. Batch Number Assignment
Your requirement is a generic one and often used in the food industry.
Regards,
Aroop