How To Fix 8A259 - Document &1 not contained in lot &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Document &1 not contained in lot &2

What causes this issue?

This document has not been entered in lot management.

System Response

If you continue, inconsistencies could occur.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. If it is correct, check the lots in lot management.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A259 - Document &1 not contained in lot &2 ?

  The SAP error message 8A259 indicates that a specific document (identified by &1) is not contained in the specified lot (identified by &2). This error typically arises in the context of inventory management, quality management, or production processes where documents are associated with specific lots for tracking and quality assurance purposes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document-Lot Association: The document you are trying to reference is not linked to the specified lot in the system. This could happen if:
  
  The document was created for a different lot.
  The lot was created after the document was generated, and the association was not established.
  There was an error during the document creation or lot assignment process.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when trying to reference the document or lot can lead to this error.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent proper linking of documents to lots.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Document and Lot: Check the document number and lot number to ensure they are correct. Make sure that the document you are trying to access is indeed supposed to be associated with the specified lot.
  
  
  Check Document-Lot Association: Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or QA32 (Quality Inspection Lot) to check if the document is linked to the lot. If not, you may need to create the association.
  
  
  Create or Update Association: If the document should be associated with the lot, you may need to create a new document or update the existing one to include the correct lot information.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this is a recurring issue, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to document management and lot tracking to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB03: Display Material Document
  QA32: Quality Inspection Lot
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document management and lot tracking.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.