How To Fix 12002 - Date of production of batch &1 changed to &2 in all items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Date of production of batch &1 changed to &2 in all items

What causes this issue?

The batch occurs in several items. The date of production of the
current item is different to that of the other items containing the
batch.

System Response

If you confirm the message, the system assigns the date of production
of the current item to all items containing the batch.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12002 - Date of production of batch &1 changed to &2 in all items ?

  The SAP error message "12002 Date of production of batch &1 changed to &2 in all items" typically indicates that the production date of a specific batch (identified by &1) has been modified to a new date (&2) across all items associated with that batch. This message is not necessarily an error but rather a notification that a change has occurred.
  Cause:
  
  
  Batch Management: The production date of a batch can be changed due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual updates by users.
  Changes in the production process or scheduling.
  Adjustments made during inventory management or quality inspection processes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency: The system ensures that all items associated with a batch reflect the same production date for consistency and traceability.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Changes: Check the change logs or history for the batch to understand why the production date was changed. This can be done using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List).
  
  
  Validate Data: Ensure that the new production date is correct and aligns with your production and inventory management processes.
  
  
  Communicate with Stakeholders: If the change was unexpected, communicate with relevant stakeholders (e.g., production, quality assurance) to understand the implications of the date change.
  
  
  Adjust Processes: If the change was due to a process error, consider reviewing and adjusting your batch management processes to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that any changes made are documented properly for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Batch Management in SAP: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how batches are created, managed, and tracked.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for batch management, such as:
  
  MSC2N (Change Batch)
  MSC3N (Display Batch)
  MB1C (Other Goods Receipts)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to batch management and production date changes.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training for users involved in batch management to minimize errors and ensure proper handling of batch data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you can address the notification effectively and ensure that your batch management processes remain accurate and reliable.