How To Fix 12165 - Batch &1 for material &2 cannot be processed in plant &3

12165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Batch &1 for material &2 cannot be processed in plant &3

What causes this issue?

You want to process the batch <LS>&V1&</> of material <LS>&V2&</> in
plant <LS>&V3&</>. This batch is the only batch of material <LS>&V2&</>
that has been classified. Batch <LS>&V2&</>, which is not classified,
is currently being processed in another session. To prevent a different
class from being assigned to material <LS>&V2&</> than that which is
assigned to batch <LS>&V1&</> of material <LS>&V2&</>, you cannot
process the batch while the material is being processed.

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 processing material <LS>&V2&</> in a parallel session.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12165 - Batch &1 for material &2 cannot be processed in plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message "12165 Batch &1 for material &2 cannot be processed in plant &3" typically indicates that there is an issue with the batch management of a specific material in a particular plant. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Batch Not Available: The specified batch may not be available in the plant. This could be due to the batch being deleted, not created, or not transferred to the plant.
  Batch Status: The batch may have a status that prevents it from being processed (e.g., blocked, expired, or in quarantine).
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may not be set up for batch management in the specified plant, or the batch management settings may not be correctly configured.
  Stock Type Issues: The batch may belong to a stock type that is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., unrestricted stock vs. blocked stock).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not