How To Fix 12116 - Batch &1 does not exist for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Batch &1 does not exist for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12116 - Batch &1 does not exist for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message "12116 Batch &1 does not exist for material &2" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (such as goods movement, stock transfer, or inventory management) on a batch of a material that does not exist in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Batch Not Created: The batch you are trying to reference has not been created for the specified material.
  Batch Deletion: The batch may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Batch Number: The batch number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Not Batch Managed: The material may not be set up for batch management, meaning it does not use batches.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The batch may exist, but not in the specified plant or storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Batch Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check if the batch exists for the specified material in the correct plant and storage location.
  If the batch does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material is set up for batch management. You can check this in the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Go to the "Basic Data 1" or "Purchasing" view and check if the "Batch Management" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the batch was deleted, you may need to create a new batch or restore the deleted batch if possible.
  
  
  
  Correct Batch Number:
  
  Double-check the batch number you are entering to ensure it is correct and matches the format expected by SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that you are referencing the correct plant and storage location where the batch is supposed to exist.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how to create, manage, and delete batches.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data setup, especially the views related to batch management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.