How To Fix 12207 - Bottom-up expansion is not possible for the selected batch

12207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Bottom-up expansion is not possible for the selected batch

What causes this issue?

You have started top-down expansion of the batch where-used list for a
batch. But no batch where-used records exist for this batch and so
further top-down display is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Please check in Customizing that the batch where-used list is activated
for the selected plant.
<DS:TRAN.OMBB>Customizing for the Batch Where-Used List</>
If the <LS>BaWu synchron.postng</> indicator is not set for the selected
plant in Customizing, you should update the batch where-used records.
<DS:TRAN.MB57>Set Up Batch Where-Used File</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12207 - Bottom-up expansion is not possible for the selected batch ?

  The SAP error message 12207, which states "Bottom-up expansion is not possible for the selected batch," typically occurs in the context of production planning and batch management. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform a bottom-up planning process for a specific batch due to certain constraints or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Batch Characteristics: The batch may not have the necessary characteristics or data required for bottom-up planning. This can include missing or incomplete information about the batch.
  
  
  Batch Status: The status of the batch may prevent it from being used in planning. For example, if the batch is marked as "blocked" or "not usable," it cannot be expanded.
  
  
  Material Master Data: There may be issues with the material master data associated with the batch, such as missing planning data or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set in the system may not allow for bottom-up planning for the selected batch.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be