How To Fix 12187 - The system cannot process any batches for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 187

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

What causes this issue?

You are trying to process a batch of the material <LS>&V1&</>. Of the
existing batches of this material, only batch <LS>&V3&</> is classified
in plant <LS>&V2&</>. This batch is currently being processed in
another session. To prevent both batches from being assigned to
different classes, you cannot process other batches of material
<LS>&V1&</> as long as the batch <LS>&V3&</> is being processed in
plant <LS>&V2&</>.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12187 - The system cannot process any batches for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message 12187, which states "The system cannot process any batches for material &1," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any valid batches for the specified material, which can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Available Batches: There are no batches available for the specified material in the storage location or plant.
  Batch Status: The batches that exist may be blocked or have a status that prevents them from being used (e.g., blocked for sales, quality inspection, etc.).
  Batch Determination Settings: The batch determination settings may not be configured correctly, leading to the system not being able to find suitable batches.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly for batch management, or the batch management indicator may not be activated.
  Storage Location Issues: The storage location may not have any batches assigned to it for the material in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Available Batches: Use transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check if there are any batches available for the material in the relevant storage location. If there are no batches, you may need to create or receive new stock.
  
  
  Review Batch Status: Ensure that the batches are not blocked or in a status that prevents their use. You can check the status of the batches in the batch management view of the material master.
  
  
  Batch Determination Configuration: Review the batch determination configuration in the system. Ensure that the batch determination procedure is correctly set up and that the selection criteria are appropriate.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: Verify that the material master record has batch management activated. You can check this in the material master under the "Basic Data" or "Plant Data" views.
  
  
  Storage Location Check: Ensure that the storage location where you are trying to process the material has valid batches. You can check this in the stock overview (transaction code MMBE).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand the principles of batch management in SAP, including how batches are created, managed, and utilized in inventory processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview), MSC3N (Display Batch), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.