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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 have the necessary authorizations to access or process the batch in the specified plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Batch Availability: Verify if the batch exists in the specified plant using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MSC3N (Display Batch).
  Review Batch Status: Check the status of the batch using transaction MSC2N (Change Batch) to ensure it is not blocked or restricted.
  Verify Material Master Settings: Ensure that the material is set up for batch management in the plant. You can check this in the material master record using transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Check Stock Types: Ensure that the batch is in the correct stock type for the operation you are trying to perform. You can check stock types in the stock overview.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the batch in the specified plant. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting batch processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MSC1N, MSC2N, and MM02 for managing batches and materials.
  Batch Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings for batch management in the SAP system, which can be found in the SPRO transaction under the logistics and materials management sections.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to batch processing errors.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP's support resources for further assistance.