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

40103 - Overview

• 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