How To Fix 12133 - The system cannot create any batches for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 133

• Message text: The system cannot create any batches for material &1

What causes this issue?

You want to create a batch for material <LS>&V1&</> in plant <LS>&V2&
</>. Several batches have been classified for this material in plant
<LS>&V2&</>. To prevent the batches of this material from being
assigned to different classes, the system locked one of the classified
batches. This batch <LS>&V3&
</> is currently being edited in plant <LS>&V2&</> in a parallel
session.

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?

Finish editing batch <LS>&V3&</> of material <LS>&V1&</> in plant
<LS>&V2&</> in one of the parallel seesions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12133 - The system cannot create any batches for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message 12133, "The system cannot create any batches for material &1," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a batch for the specified material due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material may not have batch management activated in its material master record.
  Batch Number Range Issues: The number range for batch creation may be exhausted or not properly configured.
  Batch Creation Settings: The settings for batch creation in the configuration may not allow for the creation of new batches.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents batch creation (e.g., blocked for certain transactions).
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location settings may not allow for batch management.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create batches for the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that batch management is activated for the material in the material master record (Transaction Code: MM03).
  
  Go to the "Basic Data 1" view and check the "Batch Management" field.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Number Ranges: Check the configuration of batch number ranges (Transaction Code: OMC0) to ensure that they are correctly set up and not exhausted.
  
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for batch management in the system (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  
  Navigate to Logistics > Production > Batch Management > Batch Creation and ensure that the settings allow for batch creation.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked or restricted for batch creation. You can check this in the material master or by using Transaction Code: MM02.
  
  
  Plant and Storage Location: Verify that the plant and storage location settings are correctly configured to allow batch management.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create batches.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management in SAP: Understand the concepts of batch management, including how batches are created, managed, and utilized in inventory management and production processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and OMC0 (Maintain Number Ranges).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to batch management and error message 12133.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.