How To Fix 12151 - Batch &1 does not exist for material &2 in storage location &3 plant &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Batch &1 does not exist for material &2 in storage location &3 plant &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12151 - Batch &1 does not exist for material &2 in storage location &3 plant &4 ?

  The SAP error message "12151 Batch &1 does not exist for material &2 in storage location &3 plant &4" indicates that the system is unable to find a specific batch of a material in the specified storage location and plant. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving batch management, where materials are tracked in batches for inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Not Created: The batch specified in the error message has not been created for the material in the specified storage location and plant.
  Batch Deletion: The batch may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  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, or the batch management settings may not be correctly configured.
  Storage Location Issues: The storage location may not be correctly assigned to the plant or may not have the batch available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Existence: Verify if the batch number exists for the specified material in the given storage location and plant. You can do this by using transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check the batch details.
  Create Batch: If the batch does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch) or through the relevant material management transactions.
  Verify Material Settings: Ensure that the material is set up for batch management. You can check this in the material master data (transaction code MM03).
  Check Storage Location: Confirm that the storage location is correctly assigned to the plant and that it is active.
  Review Batch Management Configuration: If the material should be batch-managed, ensure that the configuration settings for batch management are correctly set up in the system.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including the configuration and settings required for materials that are managed in batches.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data and how it relates to batch management.
  Transaction Codes: Be aware of relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MSC1N, MSC3N, and others that are used for managing materials and batches in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on batch management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.