How To Fix 40103 - Batch record required: Assign batches to order items subj.to batch mgmt

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Batch record required: Assign batches to order items subj.to batch mgmt

What causes this issue?

The system did not release the order.

How to fix this error?

Assign batches to the order items that are subject to batch management
before releasing the order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40103 - Batch record required: Assign batches to order items subj.to batch mgmt ?

  The SAP error message "40103 Batch record required: Assign batches to order items subj. to batch mgmt" typically occurs in the context of production orders, sales orders, or inventory management when the system requires batch management for certain materials, but no batches have been assigned to the order items.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Requirement: The material in question is set up for batch management, meaning that it requires specific batches to be assigned for tracking and inventory purposes.
  Missing Batch Assignment: The order items do not have any batches assigned to them, which is mandatory for materials that are subject to batch management.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or the order type that enforce batch management but are not properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Batches:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., production order, sales order).
  Navigate to the item details where batch assignment is required.
  Manually assign a batch to the order item. This can usually be done in the item details screen by selecting the batch number from the available batches.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material master record for the affected material is correctly configured for batch management. This can be checked in the material master under the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views.
  Verify that the "Batch Management" indicator is set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the order type being used to ensure that it is set up to handle batch-managed materials correctly.
  
  
  
  Use Batch Determination:
  
  If applicable, use batch determination functionality to automatically assign batches based on predefined criteria (e.g., FIFO, LIFO, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps related to batch management and order processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for tracking and managing inventory in batches, which is particularly important for industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CO01: Create Production Order
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to assign batches and modify order items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or updates that may address specific issues related to batch management and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that batches are properly assigned to order items as required by the system.