How To Fix ARUN_MAIN010 - Batch Management field cannot be blank for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Batch Management field cannot be blank for material &1

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>Batch Management </>flag cannot be blank for a material if the
<ZK>Assign Batch</> field is defined for at least one plant.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Ensure that you have not defined the <ZK>Assign Batch</> field for any
plant if you want to set batch management flag as blank.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN010 - Batch Management field cannot be blank for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN010 indicates that the Batch Management field for a specific material cannot be left blank. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires batch management, but the relevant field is not populated.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question may have batch management activated, but the batch field is not filled in during a transaction that requires it.
  Missing Batch Information: The system expects a batch number for the material, but it is not provided in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the batch management settings that are not correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Batch Management" views to ensure that batch management is properly configured for the material.
  Ensure that the batch management indicator is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Provide Batch Information:
  
  When performing the transaction (e.g., goods movement, production order), ensure that you enter a valid batch number in the relevant field.
  If you are creating a new batch, make sure to do so before executing the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are using a custom transaction or program, ensure that it is designed to handle batch management correctly.
  Check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the batch field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to batch management for additional insights on how to manage batches effectively.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage batches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is particularly important in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that define how materials are managed 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 data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, 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 message.