Batch Management - Message no. M7018 "Enter Batch"

Team
We activated batch management for one of the materials and when we perform GR for PO , system expecting us to enter the Batch number, instead of system generating new batch with the error "Message no. M7018".
We have the below setting for "define batch creation for Goods Movement" as "Automatic / Manual without check" for movement type 101.
Not sure where we are missing .
Can you plz through some light on this.
Regards
Gobi

Can you please review note 324517 ? This is for aromatic PO however , the settings in customizing might not be complete .. ..
Then, in Customizing "MIGO: Field Selection per Movement Type" enter
field name LIFNR for movement types 101 .The corresponding path
is:
> IMG
   > Materials Management
      > Inventory Management and Physical Inventory
        > Settings for Enjoy Transactions
          > Settings for Goods Movements (MIGO)
            > Field Selection per Mvt Type"
Please kindly set that the following entries and make sure that they are
set to optional.
   101 - LIFNR
Rgs
SB

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dear kumar
Please find the Notes on Batch Management Below:
SAP allows a configuration setting for 3 different batch levels. This wills effective your possibilities. Option Number 2 is the default configuration for SAP out of the box:
1.) Plant - can allow for the Batch Management Flag on a material sold out of 2 different plants to be set independently. Batch numbers can be used for multiple materials, and batch specifications and analytical results can be different for each batch (multiple batch Master records).
2.) Material - Batch Management flag is set the same for the material across all plants that use it. Batch numbers can be used for multiple materials, however, batch specification and analytical results are the same for the batch (one Batch Master Record).
3.) Client - Batch Management flag is set the same for material across all plants that use it. Batch number can only be used for one material across the client. (One Batch Master Record).
If the Batch level flag is set at the Client level, it allows for a batch number to be used with only one material throughout the entire SAP client. This is troublesome with products which are produced in bulk and then packaged into smaller size containers for sale. Due to the limitation of having only one batch number per material, when the product is packaged, new batch numbers have to be assigned to the finished packages, even though the same bulk material is being used inside the package. Because of this work-a rounds have been created and business processes adjusted to accommodate this restriction.
There is a process in SAP that will allow for the conversion of the Batch Level in SAP from Client level to Material level. Please investigate SAP notes 41715, 891902, 893053, 900359 among others, and it appears that there is a conversion program in SAP that will do this in configuration.
In addition to above Please find some more stuff,
A batch in the Materials Management system is defined as a subset or partial quantity of a material that is managed separately from other subsets of the same material. Each batch is identified not only by its material identification but also by a separate batch number. Typical examples of batches include different production lots (such as paints, dyes, wallpapers, and pharmaceutical products), delivery lots, or quality grades of a material.
In Sales and Distribution (SD), it is possible to determine batches that match customer specifications. Batch determination can be triggered at two points in the process, either when the sales order is entered, or when the delivery is created.
If you enter a batch number directly into the sales document, the system checks whether its availability and expiration dates are valid. When you copy a pre-sales document to a sales order, any existing batch numbers are also automatically copied but cannot be changed in the sales order. If you create a sales order with materials to be managed in batches that does not have a preceding document, you can change the batch numbers until subsequent documents, such as the delivery, have also been created. If, when creating a delivery, the system discovers that the copied batch is not valid, a warning is issued by the system. In this case, the batch specification must be changed in the sales document source.
Maintaining Master Data for Batches
If a material is managed in batches, you indicate this fact in the material master record in either the Purchasing or Plant data/storage 1 views. You can also create and maintain master data for individual batches, specifying such information as the expiration date, valuation type, and the country of origin. If you are planning to use batch split at delivery time, you must also maintain the relevant customer master records for those customers who permit batches to be split.
Entering Batch Number in Sales Document
Before you can enter a batch number in a sales document, a delivering plant must be entered for the item. If no delivering plant is entered, the Batch field remains inactive.
You can find the Batch field on the Item overview tab page in the table with the items.
If you do not know the batch number, you can display all the available batches in the delivering plant for your material, by using the input help.
An availability check is carried out for the batch, which you have entered, and the quantity available is confirmed.
If no batch number is proposed in the sales order for an item with material to be handled in batches, automatic batch determination can be carried out in the delivery.
There are four points at which you should use batch determination in Sales & Distribution. These are:
Quotations
Quantity contracts
Sales orders (or scheduling agreement)
Delivery
We use batches in SD where the materials are produced under one batch and they are given the shell life expiry date for each batch,
A1) Normally we use batch determination at delivery level, because at the time of order material may or may not be created. For this material should be configured with batch and batch determination should be checked in sales views of material.
A2) Batch Determination during order Creation.
For this you need to maintain Classes d for you Material. Depending on the Manufacturing process you can define the characteristics for your material.
Ex: Purity for Medicines, Resistance for Electric Items.
You need to create a class (You might have to create a new class type) which incorporates the characteristic.
First Create the Characteristic Using CT04 and then using CL02 create the Class including this characteristic.
Then in your material master Classification View Enter this class.
Then Create a Batch for the particular plant and Storage Location using MSC1N.Give the value of the characteristics in this batch.
Then go to SPRO ->Logistics General ->Batch Management and maintain the Condition Technique (Procedure, Strategy Types and assignment to sales docs etc).
Then Create the Batch Determination Record using VCH1.
Config Setting In Batch Management
Logistics general - Batch Management
1.1. Specify Batch Level
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Specify batch level and activate batch status management Transaction OMCT
1.2. Batch Number - Activate Internal Number Assignment
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Number Assignment --> Activate internal batch number assignment Transaction OMCZ
1.3. Batch Creation - for Goods Movements
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Creation of new batches --> Define batch creation for goods movements Transaction
1.4. Characteristic Value Assignment -- Update Standard Characteristics
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Characteristic Value Assignment --> Update Standard Characteristics Transaction
1.5. Activate Batch Classification for Goods Movements in Inventory Management
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Characteristic Value Assignment --> Valuation for goods movements --> Activate Batch Classification for goods movements in Inventory Management Transaction OMCV
1.6. Batch Determination Condition Table (Cross Client)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Condition Tables --> Define production order condition tables Transaction OPLB
1.7. Batch Determination Condition Table (Cross Client)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Condition Tables --> Define SD condition Tables Transaction V/C7
1.8. Batch Determination Access Sequence (Cross Client)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Access Sequences --> Define Production Order Access Sequences Transaction OPLF
1.9. Batch Determination Access Sequence (Cross Client)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Access Sequences --> Define SD Access Sequences Transaction V/C2
1.10. Batch Determination Strategy Types
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define Production Order Strategy Types Transaction OPLE
1.11. Batch Determination Strategy Types
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define SD Strategy Types Transaction V/C1
1.12. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define IM Search Procedure Transaction OMCY
1.13. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define Production order Search Procedure Transaction OPLG
1.14. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define SD Search Procedure Transaction V/C3
1.15. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure Allocation
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Allocate IM search procedure/activate check Transaction OMCG
1.16. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure Allocation
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Assign Search procedure to production order Transaction OPL8
1.17. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure Allocation (SD)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Allocate SD Search procedure Transaction V/C5
1.18. Batch Determination Activate Automatic Batch Determination (SD)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Activate Automatic Batch Determination in SD -->For delivery item categories Transaction V/CL
1.19. Batch Determination Batch Selection Class
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define Selection Classes Transaction CL01
1.20. Batch Determination Sort Rule
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define Sort Rules Transaction CU70
1.21. Batch Determination Make Settings for Batch Where-used list
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Make Settings for Batch Where-used list Transaction OMBB
Hope this helps you.
General Setting:
1. Define Batch Level
Use
This transaction enables you to set the batch level for batch management. Three unique options for a material are available:
At plant level
At material level
At client level
Prerequisites
If the material or client level for a material is chosen, check that no materials exist in stock. If a material exists in stock, the level may not be changeable.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code OMCE
IMG Menu Logistics Batch Management Specify Batch Level and Activate Status Management - General
2. Choose Batch Level
3. In the Define Batch Level screen, select Batch unique at material level and choose save.
4. If the system displays any warning messages, continue through them by choosing Enter.
Result
The batch level has been set to the material level.
2. Activate Status Management
Use
This activity sets the batch management to active status in the client.
Prerequisites
The batch level should be set before the batch management is set to active.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code OMCS
IMG Menu Specify Batch Level and Logistics - General Batch Management Activate Status Management
2. Choose Batch status management active.
3. Choose Save.
Result
The batch level status has been activated.
3. Update LOBM Standard Characteristics
Use
This activity copies LOBM standard characteristics from client 000 to the development client.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code BMSM
Batch Batch Valuation IMG Menu Update Standard Characteristics Logistics - GeneralManagement
2. On the Update the Standard Features dialog box, choose Yes.
3. On the Maintain Standard Features LOBM screen, choose Back.
4. On the Copy Object Lists between clients screen, choose Back.
5. On the Maintaining Standard Characteristics with Object Dependencies screen, choose Back.
Result
You have copied the LOBM standard characteristics from client 000 into your development client.
IMG Settings for Scenario-1 (Batch Classification)
1. Create Class for Batch Management
Use
In this step, you define classes for use with batches.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code CL02
SAP R/3 Role Menu Installation ® Create Class for Batch Management
2. Choose Create and maintain the necessary master data manually. The relevant data can be found in the file:
Result
The materials are later assigned to class in the material masters is used in the batch determination search strategies.
2. Activate Batch Classification for Goods Movements
Use
This step activates batch classification for goods movements in IM.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code OMCV
Batch Management Batch Valuation IMG Valuation for Goods Movement inMenu Logistics - Genera Activate Batch Inventory Management Classification for Goods Movements in IM
2. On the Classify Batches Within Goods Movement Screen, make the following entries:
Result
You have activated batch classification for goods movements in IM.
3. Order type Dependent Parameters
Process order control parameters are defined for each order type. The following screen shows the defined order type dependent parameters
Conclusion
In this document, necessary settings for Batch Management are documented. For module specific settings, please find the respective building blocks.
IMG Settings for Scenario-2 (Batch Split Valuation based on Source)
1. Activate Split Valuation
Use
This step activates split valuation in batch classification.
Procedure
3. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code OMW0
IMG Menu Activate Material Valuation and Account category  Split Valuation Split Valuation LogisticsManagement
1. Activate Split Valuation
Use
This step activates split valuation in batch classification.
Procedure
Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code OMW0
Valuation and Split Valuation IMG Menu Activate Split Valuation Logistics Material Management Account category
2. Configure Split Valuation
Use
This step activates split valuation in batch classification.
Procedure
Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code OMWC
IMG Menu configure Split Material Valuation and Account category  Split Valuation Valuation LogisticsManagement
Two new entries ZIN and ZEX are created as valuation type.
New Valuation Category Z is Created with following setting.
For Valuation Category Z valuation types ZINT and ZEX are activated for the Plant ZB01.
For the Plant ZB01 the following Valuation Categories are activated.
IMG Settings for Scenario-3 (Active ingredient Valuation)
1. Create Unit of Measure
Use
The purpose of this activity is to create unit of measure.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code CUNI
IMG Menu Check General settingsunits of measurement
2. On the Unit of measure Initial screen choose No dimensions and click Unit of Measure.
3. Click Create and make the following entries.
Key field Entry
Int. meas. unit YGW YWK
Commercial YAI YIK
Technical Ylbai Yai/lb
Measurement unit text Pound act. ingrd. lb act.ingrd. / lb
lb ac.ing. yai/lb
Commercial meas. unit X
Result
A unit of measure is created.
2. Edit Batch-Specific Material Unit of Measure
Use
The purpose of this activity is to edit batch-specific material unit of measure.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using the following navigation options:
Transaction Code BMA1
IMG Menu Logistics - General Edit Batch Management Batch-Specific Material Units of MeasureBatch-Specific Material Unit of Measure
2. On the Change View Batch specificUnits of Measures screen, choose New Entries and make the following entries.
Key field Entry
Batch Uom YAI
Ref. Uom LB
Result
Batch specific unit of measure for the active ingredient edited.
3. Define Calculation of Proportion Quantity from Base Quantity
Use
The purpose of this activity is to define calculation of proportion quantity from the base quantity.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code BMA3
Menu Logistics General Batch Management IMG Batch-Specific Material Units of Measure ofCalculate Proportional Factors Define Calculation Proportion Quantity from Base Quantity
2. On the Change View Calculation of proportion/product quant. from base quant screen, make the following entries:
Units of Measure Technical Measurement Unit. Text
YIK Yai/lb lb act.ingrd. / lb
3. Choose the Details button.
4. Make the following entries:
Field Entry
Batch-specific UoM YAI
Base Unit of Measure LB
5. Save the entries.
Result
Calculation of proportion quantity is defined.
4. Define Strategy Types to Determine Receiving Batches
Use
The purpose of this activity is to define strategy types to determine receiving batches.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code DRC6
Derivation ofIMG Menu Logistics - General Derivation of Batch Batch Management Batch Data Set UpSet Up Condition Technique for Derivation Define Strategy Types toData Determine Receiving BatchesCondition Technique for Derivation
2. On the Change View Conditions: Types: Overview screen, make the following entry:
CTyp AcSq. ValTo From LA Name
ZDR1 BDR1 EN MatNumber/MatType
3. Save the entry.
Result
The strategy types to determine receiving batches is defined.
5. Define Search Procedures to Determine Receiving Batches
Use
The purpose of this activity is to define search procedures to determine receiving batches.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code DRC7
Derivation ofIMG Menu Logistics - General Derivation of Batch Batch Management Batch Data Set UpSet Up Condition Technique for Derivation Define Search ProceduresData to Determine Receiving BatchesCondition Technique for Derivation
2. On the Change View Conditions: Types: Overview screen, choose New Entries button, and make the following entries:
Proc. LA Description
ZDR001 EN MatNumber/MatType
3. Press Enter and select Control folder on the left pane and make the following entries:
Step Cntr Ctyp From To Reqt AltCty AltCBV
001 01 ZDR1 000 001 000 000 000
4. Save the entries.
Result
Search procedures to determine receiving batches is defined.
6. Define Derivation Events
Use
The purpose of this activity is to define the derivation event.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code
IMG Menu Define Logistics - General Batch ManagementDerivation of Batch Data Derivation Events
2. On the Change View Assignment of Search Procedures to Derivation Events: Overview screen, make the following entry:
DE RecProc. SndrSch. Typ Window Control
200 ZDR001 BDS001 S
3. Save the entry.
Result
The derivation event is defined.
7. Activate Split Valuation
Use
The purpose of this activity is to activate split valuation.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code OMW0
SplitIMG Menu Activate Split Valuation Material Management Valuation and Account Assignment Valuation
2. On the Activate Valuation screen, choose Split material valuation active.
3. Save your entry.
Entries made in this transaction will be not transported automatically.
Result
Split valuation was activated.
8. Configure Split Valuation
Use
The purpose of this activity is to configure split valuation.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code OMWC
IMG Menu Configure Split Material Valuation and Account Assignment  Split Valuation Valuation Management
2. On the Split Valuation of Materials screen, choose Global categories.
3. On the Global Valuation Categories screen, select Valuation From the menu bar, choose Goto Global categories  Assignments Cat. X. Cat. OUs.
4. On the Valuation Category X: Allocate to Plants screen, select the required plants and choose Activate.
5. Save your changes.
Result
Split valuation was configured.
9. Configure Pricing Procedure for Sales Order
Use
The purpose of this activity is to configure Pricing Procedure for sales order.
Procedure
2. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code V/08
IMG Menu Sales and Distribution
Result
Pricing Procedure was configured.
1. IMG Settings for Scenario-2 (Batch Split Valuation based on Source)
Update LOBM Standard Characteristics
Use
This activity copies LOBM standard characteristics from client 000 to the development client.
Procedure
6. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code BMSM
IMG Menu Update Standard Characteristics Logistics - General Batch Management Batch Valuation
7. On the Update the Standard Features dialog box, choose Yes.
8. On the Maintain Standard Features LOBM screen, choose Back.
9. On the Copy Object Lists between clients screen, choose Back.
10. On the Maintaining Standard Characteristics with Object Dependencies screen, choose Back.
Result
You have copied the LOBM standard characteristics from client 000 into your development client.
2. Create Class for Batch Management
Use
In this step, you define classes for use with batches.
Procedure
2. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code CL02
SAP R/3 Role Menu Installation ® Create Class for Batch Management
3. Choose Create and maintain the necessary master data manually. The relevant data can be found in the file:
Result
The materials are later assigned to class in the material masters is used in the batch determination search strategies.
3. Create Sort Sequence
Use
This activity creates the sort sequence used to sort batches during batch determination.
Prerequisites
As a rule, all characteristics (this applies to standard characteristics as well as to user-defined characteristics) used in the sort sequence must also be contained in the batch class.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code CU70
SAP R/3 Role Menu Installation ®Create Sort Sequence
2. To maintain the necessary master data manually, make the following entries:
11. Save your entry.
Result
The sort sequence is created with characteristic
4. Create Sort Sequence
Use
This activity creates the sort sequence used to sort batches during batch determination.
Prerequisites
As a rule, all characteristics (this applies to standard characteristics as well as to user-defined characteristics) used in the sort sequence must also be contained in the batch class.
Procedure
1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation options:
Transaction Code CU70
SAP R/3 Role Menu Installation ®Create Sort Sequence
3. To maintain the necessary master data manually, make the following entries:
12. Save your entry.
Result
The sort sequence is created with characteristic
And Priicng prospective
please take following senarios
one is discount based on the expiry date
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siva

Free Goods with Batch Management Activated !!!

Hi Gurus,
I have defined a free goods master data for material on which batch is activated. I have defined the it as with a min of 10 qty 1 free good will be delivered as exclusive item
Now as the batch management is active and each batch has 1 qty in it. Now in order to deliver 1 free good first i have to enter 10 line item of the same material and after the 11 th line system should generate 1 free good item. But this is not happening is there any standard configuration required for this process
Early reply will be awarded accordingly.
Thanks in advance
Edited by: Abaper Abaper on Jul 10, 2008 12:31 PM
Edited by: Abaper Abaper on Jul 10, 2008 12:32 PM

Hi Abaper,
Free Goods Determination follows the condition technique and hence you should have one condition type assigned to it one access sequence and then maintain the condition type (NA00) in a Free Goods Determination Procedure (NA0000).
Then assign this procedure to your permitted sales area and maintain the free goods determination master data (VBN1).
Also Check the settings of Item Category Assignment
It should be ORNORMFREE+TAN -
> TANN.
By this settings your free goods should work.
Reward if it helps you
Regards
Harsh

Free Goods (With Batch Management)

Hi Gurus,
I have defined a fee goods master data for material on which batch is activated. I have defined the it as with a min of 10 qty 1 free good will be delivered as exclusive item
Now as the batch management is active and each batch has 1 qty in it. Now in order delivery 1 free good first i have to enter 10 line item of the same material but after the 11 th line system should generate 1 free good item. But this is not happening is there any standard configuration required for this process
Early reply will be awarded accordingly.
Thanks in advance

Free goods is determined per sales order item. The system does not take the sum of more items. You have to insert the quantity on one item.
/Torben

Batch management and returns

Hi we are a soft drink manufacturer, we have batch management for raw materials but also need it for finished goods. OK so no problem works well so far. However we do send out trucks with product on board, those truck may not sell all of the product on the truck that day so we need to bring partial pallets / batches back to the warehouse. In SAP how do we do the batch management on partial pallets or batches. It is not convenient to create a new batch for one case of soft drinks or maintain an existing batch for one case. Anyone have any thoughts on how to manage this process?
Looking forward to reading your thoughts on this.
Regards,

Hi Mario, I've been reading up on documentary batches and a few questions if you are able to answer.
The information say
You can enter document batches in the following process steps:
u2022 Goods receipt for external procurement
u2022 Goods receipt for subcontracting
u2022 Goods issue for subcontracting
u2022 Goods receipt from production
u2022 Goods issue to production
u2022 Picking delivery to customer
Doesn't mention bringing the product back into stock .... is this supported
And
No functions in batch status management (in other words, no stock postings take place when the batch status changes
So will docuementary batches support my scenario where product is loaded onto a truck partially sold then returned to warehouse to be loaded again the next day?
Can you hightlight the steps to complete this process if possible?
Thanks

Batch Management cannot be activated

Hi,
Its just not another Batch management activation issue. I read through the earlier posts without much help.
I'm creating a 'New' material and after entering all information in MM01. When I tick 'Batch Management Indicator' in either purchasing or plant/storage view, I get display error which reads 'Batch management may not be defined for value only materials'.
The material type used is spare parts and in OMS2 it uses both Quantity/Value updating. Valuation category is blank in accounting view. The material type is not semi-finished or finished goods. I have checked all the batch management config in Logistics general-->batch management and it appears fine.
What can be the possible reasons for the error?
Regards,
M B

M B wrote:
Hi,
>
> Its just not another Batch management activation issue. I read through the earlier posts without much help.
>
> I'm creating a 'New' material and after entering all information in MM01. When I tick 'Batch Management Indicator' in either purchasing or plant/storage view, I get display error which reads 'Batch management may not be defined for value only materials'.
>
> The material type used is spare parts and in OMS2 it uses both Quantity/Value updating. Valuation category is blank in accounting view. The material type is not semi-finished or finished goods. I have checked all the batch management config in Logistics general-->batch management and it appears fine.
>
> What can be the possible reasons for the error?
>
> Regards,
> M B
Hi MB,
Its a simple Logic that if the material stocks aren't quantity updated how can you have stocks for the materials? No stocks No batch. If you have configured wrongly for value only then change the same in OMS2.
Regards
Shiva

Packing handling units to outbound delivery with batch management

Hello all,
I am packing an outbound delivery with a material that has batch management active. The packing is from a storage location that manages handling units (HU-managed sloc).
My problem is u2013 before entering the HUs to the delivery u2013 the system asks me to enter the batches (in the batch split function). Only then I am allowed to enter the HUs in the packing function.
What could be the reason for this preliminary batch entries ?
How can I set the system not to do that, i.e., I would like to be able to enter the HUs directly without entering the batchs separately.
Thanks,
Isaac

Dear Isaac,
this system behaviour can not be changed in standard and is also not recommended to change it via a modification. The reason for this system behaviour is to avoid inconsistencies in the system. The HU that you assign to the delivery, should exactly fit to the delivery. In case if the material is batch managed, you should specify the batch first, and then add the fitting HU with exactly that batch.
I suppose you checked the longtext for HUDIALOG102, that you get in the described case, but I copy it for you, in case if you did not read it:
"Diagnosis
There are items to be handled in batches which have not yet been
assigned to a batch.
Batches must be recognized for items with HU-managed storage location
For items at a storage location that is not HU-managed, the item type
determines if packing will take place at cumulated item quantity level
(meaning that the batch is not recognized at any point in the handling
unit) or if packing must take place at batch level.
System Response
If an item requires batch identification, that item will not be
suggested for packing as long as the batch is not recognized.
Procedure
Go to the maintenance of the delivery item and assign at least one batch
to the item."
Regards,
Ely

Avoid duplicate batch (batch managment)

dear all,
We are facing problem related to batch managment .we are using manual batch entry .we don't want to make duplicate entry of same batch (which have already assign to material) against any material.what is solution to avoid duplicate batch entry.
can u tell me the settings and any user exit in which we can avoid the duplicate batch.
regards

Hi hema,
in our scenario user manually enter batch of raw material in MIGO when we do good recipte in MIGO againts purchase order we enter batch manually.but we need that a batch which has already assign to raw material can not be assign again .if user enter the previous batch then system gives a error that batch has already exist.
may be u know the prob

Batch management + QM.

Hello Freinds,
Please help me in following senario,
My client is manufacturing food colors, for which I have activated batch management.
Now, for a batch purity of color is one of the characteristics,
My requirement is that when I will do the result recording in QE51n, then the value for that particular characteristics (ie purity) will atomatically updated in the batch which is created at production order.
Please send me your suggestions.
Regards,
Amit Shirsath.

In the result recording process QE51N
Most of the time results are setup with M0 characteristics for entering results.These M0 results are transferred to batch record. So define your M0 characteristc for result recording
Results are recorded in samples of operation.These are steps involved in brief.
1.Select the inspection lot
2.Select the sample from operation
3.Record results,select characteristic,valuate .
4.Lock the results(lock icon)
5.Save and valuate the sample
6.Click the green check in valuation pop up box to transfer results to batch record(important)
To check the quality results copied ,check the display batch icon in the QE51N screen,If the characteristic is properly valuated and saved ,the same can be seen in batch---classification view.
Reward points if useful.
Regards
George

Removal of batch management indicator from material master

I had removed all batch stock from material code but when trying to remove batch management indicator from material master system is giving the message "batches already exist"
Please suggest the solution.

Hi,
   The material is NEW and Batch Managed. No stocks, orders, batches are existing.
   If the Batch Management indicator is removed in Material Master, is there any way *to see/track the batch/lot * of the product.
Scenarios: Material is NOT Batch Managed
1.     How to track a batch received for Purchase order.
2.     How to track a Batch created in a Production order.
3.     How to track a Batch in Sales Order.
Thanks,
VB

Batch determination & Batch Management

Hi Gurus,
Can anyone plz send me the batch determination screen shots in SD point of view urgent to my mail [email protected]
Thanks

Hi Ngassom,
BATCH DETERMINATION:
We use batches in SD where the materials are produced under one batch and they are given the shell life expiry date for each batch,
A1) Normally we use batch determination at delivery level, because at the time of order material may or may not be created. For this material should be configured with batch and batch determination should be checked in sales views of material.
A2) Batch Determination during order Creation.
For this you need to maintain Classes d for you Material. Depending on the Manufacturing process you can define the characteristics for your material.
Ex: Purity for Medicines, Resistance for Electric Items.
You need to create a class (You might have to create a new class type) which incorporates the characteristic.
First Create the Characteristic Using CT04 and then using CL02 create the Class including this characteristic.
Then in your material master Classification View Enter this class.
Then Create a Batch for the particular plant and Storage Location using MSC1N.Give the value of the characteristics in this batch.
Then go to SPRO ->Logistics General ->Batch Management and maintain the Condition Technique (Procedure, Strategy Types and assignment to sales docs etc).
Then Create the Batch Determination Record using VCH1.
Config Setting In Batch Management
Logistics general - Batch Management
1.1. Specify Batch Level
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Specify batch level and activate batch status management Transaction OMCT
1.2. Batch Number - Activate Internal Number Assignment
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Number Assignment --> Activate internal batch number assignment Transaction OMCZ
1.3. Batch Creation - for Goods Movements
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Creation of new batches --> Define batch creation for goods movements Transaction
1.4. Characteristic Value Assignment -- Update Standard Characteristics
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Characteristic Value Assignment --> Update Standard Characteristics Transaction
1.5. Activate Batch Classification for Goods Movements in Inventory Management
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Characteristic Value Assignment --> Valuation for goods movements --> Activate Batch Classification for goods movements in Inventory Management Transaction OMCV
1.6. Batch Determination Condition Table (Cross Client)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Condition Tables --> Define production order condition tables Transaction OPLB
1.7. Batch Determination Condition Table (Cross Client)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Condition Tables --> Define SD condition Tables Transaction V/C7
1.8. Batch Determination Access Sequence (Cross Client)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Access Sequences --> Define Production Order Access Sequences Transaction OPLF
1.9. Batch Determination Access Sequence (Cross Client)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Access Sequences --> Define SD Access Sequences Transaction V/C2
1.10. Batch Determination Strategy Types
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define Production Order Strategy Types Transaction OPLE
1.11. Batch Determination Strategy Types
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define SD Strategy Types Transaction V/C1
1.12. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define IM Search Procedure Transaction OMCY
1.13. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define Production order Search Procedure Transaction OPLG
1.14. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define SD Search Procedure Transaction V/C3
1.15. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure Allocation
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Allocate IM search procedure/activate check Transaction OMCG
1.16. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure Allocation
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Assign Search procedure to production order Transaction OPL8
1.17. Batch Determination Batch Search Procedure Allocation (SD)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Allocate SD Search procedure Transaction V/C5
1.18. Batch Determination Activate Automatic Batch Determination (SD)
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Activate Automatic Batch Determination in SD -->For delivery item categories Transaction V/CL
1.19. Batch Determination Batch Selection Class
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define Selection Classes Transaction CL01
1.20. Batch Determination Sort Rule
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Batch Determination & Batch Check --> Define Sort Rules Transaction CU70
1.21. Batch Determination Make Settings for Batch Where-used list
Menu Path Enterprise Structure> Logistics General> Batch Management --> Make Settings for Batch Where-used list Transaction OMBB
Hope this helps you.
Please Reward If Really Helpful,
Thanks and Regards,
Sateesh.Kandula

Change Batch Management Flag in Material Master

TCode : MM17
Select General Material Data MARA
Execute(F8)
Enter Material Number
Execute(F8)
Click on Select Fields Icon above New Values under General Material Data tab
Choose "Batch Management"
Check/Uncheck Flag for Batch Management & Save

Hi there,
Besides the note 30656 , there are two important points to be take into your consideration:
1) If you want to change the batch management, it is not enough to check for stock. You must also reorganize all existing batches for the material. You can do this using the TA MM73 and MM74 or SARA. After you have reorganized the batches you should be able to change the batch management. The Object to use in the txn SARA is MM_SPSTOCK. You must first set the deletion flag for the batch using txn MCH2.
2) If you have defined the batch level in the TA OMCE to 'unique at material level', it is not possible to turn off the batch management flag in one plant. You can can only turn it off for all plants at the same time. That means if you want to turn it off, the system checks all plants for the existence of stock. In other words, the batch management flag will be the same for all plants at any time if you use the batch level 'unique at material level'.
Hope this helps!
Henry

Switching ON Batch Management

Hi Gurus,
Need your help. I am sure you have done this before
In a live system, I need to switch ON Batch Management. Till now these materials were managed without Batch Management. So they have stock on hand, open sales orders, open deliveries, open invoices, open purchase orders.
When I try to change the indicator in MM02, it lists all those open transactional data. I possibly have to reverse/cancel all those open orders etc - then write off the stock - then switch on batch management - then finally re-enter all the open orders.
But to do it manually is a monumental task. Also, it needs to be done in a very short time frame. Can you please suggest any program or automated/semi-automated way to do it.
Or is there any other smarter way you can suggest.
I appreciate your help.
Regards
Bis

Hi Venkat,
Thanks a lot for your suggested notes. They are helpful indeed.
Would you by any chance know of any report that I can run for a range of materials which will list all the open documents, ie, sales orders, deliveries, billing documents ?
And, other than MM03, is there any report which will list the stock in previous period ?
Thanks again.
Regards
BP

QM In-Process Inspection for Batch Managed Material

Hi,
I have a issue related to UD of In-Process inspection for batch managed material. The production process is discrete manufacting for a cold rolling mill. A production order can have mutiple coils as per the production amount. To track the individual coil , batch management has ben activated. We have both in-process as well as inspection after production here.
For inspection after production we are fine as we are doing partial confirmation after every coil and have separate inspection lot having different batch number.
But for in-process I can have only one inspection lot for the production order (created on release of the production order). I can do the result recording but while trying to do UD u2013 it is asking for a batch number as the material is batch managed. W/o entering the batch number system is not allowing me to do the UD.
Is there any solution/work around of this problem.
-Regards
ashim

Hi Ashim,
you raised a very good question? i am helpless here to execute same scenario,
but i disussed with my QM guy here, he said, once the material is batch managed then it has to ahve batch in UD.
so i discussed ur case, which is very much valid for heavy ind like cement and all,
so what i suggest, u create a dummy batch in the UD for in process (no inventory posting)
and at confimation give ur usual batch (if system propose the dummy batch which u give in the UD for inprocess, try to change there--- i hope it should allow)
i would really like to here answer from u for this.
try to do as suggested, and let me know the results.
REgards,
Pravin mukkawar

Batch Management - Message no. M7018 "Enter Batch"

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