How To Fix 12185 - 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: 185

• 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&</>. None of the
existing batches of the material are classified. The material <LS>&V1&
</> or a batch of this material is currently being processed in another
session. To ensure that a batch is not assigned to a different class
from the material or that two batches of the material are not assigned
to different classes, you cannot create any batches for material
<LS>&V1&</> as long as the material or one of the batches of 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>&V1&</> or a batch of this material in
one of the parallel sessions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12185 - The system cannot create any batches for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message 12185, "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 batches for a specific material due to certain conditions or settings that are not met. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material may not have batch management activated in its material master record.
  Batch Number Assignment: The batch number assignment strategy may not be correctly configured or may not allow for the creation of new batches.
  Batch Status: The batch status may be set to "Blocked" or "Inactive," preventing the creation of new batches.
  Material Type Settings: The material type may not be configured to allow batch management.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create batches for the specified material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of batch management settings in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that batch management is activated for the material in the material master record (Transaction Code: MM02).
  
  Go to the "Basic Data 1" view and ensure that the "Batch Management" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Number Assignment: Check the batch number assignment strategy in the configuration (Transaction Code: OMCQ).
  
  Ensure that the strategy allows for the creation of new batches.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Status: Review the status of existing batches for the material (Transaction Code: MSC2N).
  
  Ensure that the batch status is not blocking the creation of new batches.
  
  
  
  Material Type Configuration: Ensure that the material type is configured to allow batch management (Transaction Code: OMS2).
  
  Check the settings for the specific material type to confirm that batch management is enabled.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create batches (Transaction Code: SU53).
  
  If there are authorization issues, consult with your SAP security team to resolve them.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Documentation: Review the configuration documentation for batch management to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management in SAP: Batch management is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is particularly important in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MSC2N (Change Batch), and OMCQ (Batch Number Assignment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  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.