How To Fix 12705 - Plant & is not subject to batch traceability

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Plant & is not subject to batch traceability

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12705 - Plant & is not subject to batch traceability ?

  The SAP error message 12705, which states "Plant & is not subject to batch traceability," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires batch management for a material in a plant that is not configured to use batch traceability.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The plant in question is not set up to manage batches. This means that the system does not track batches for materials in that specific plant.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the specific material may not have batch management activated.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings may not be configured to allow batch management for the specific material type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMJ4 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Production > Batch Management > Batch Management Settings > Define Plant-Specific Settings).
  Ensure that the plant is configured to allow batch management.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to display the material master record.
  Check the "Basic Data 1" and "Plant Data / Storage" views to see if batch management is activated for the material.
  If it is not activated, you may need to enable batch management for that material.
  
  
  
  Activate Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is not activated for the material, you can do so by selecting the appropriate checkbox in the material master record.
  Ensure that the material type supports batch management.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the batch management configuration is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the settings for batch determination and batch status management.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking of materials in batches, which is essential for industries where traceability is critical (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food and beverage).
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information about a material that is required to manage it in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 12705 and ensure that the plant is properly configured for batch traceability.