How To Fix 40104 - BatchRec.req.: No order items subject to batch management found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 104

• Message text: BatchRec.req.: No order items subject to batch management found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40104 - BatchRec.req.: No order items subject to batch management found ?

  The SAP error message "40104 BatchRec.req.: No order items subject to batch management found" typically occurs in the context of batch management when trying to process a batch-related transaction, such as a goods movement or production order, but the system cannot find any items that are subject to batch management.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Batch Management Configuration: The material in question may not be configured for batch management in the material master. This means that the system does not recognize it as a batch-managed item.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type assigned to the material may not support batch management.
  
  
  Missing Batch Information: The order or document you are trying to process may not have any items that are assigned to a batch.
  
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: Batch management may not be activated for the specific plant or storage location.
  
  
  Order Type Issues: The order type being used may not be configured to handle batch-managed items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is set up for batch management. Look under the "Basic Data 1" or "Plant Data/Storage" views to see if the "Batch Management" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that batch management is activated for the relevant plant and storage location. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Verify Order Items:
  
  Check the order or document you are processing to ensure that it contains items that are subject to batch management. If necessary, add batch-managed items to the order.
  
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the order type being used to ensure it is set up to handle batch-managed materials.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate further, as there may be underlying configuration issues or system errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Batch Management in SAP: Batch management is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches. It is commonly used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  CO01: Create Production Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on batch management and related configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.