How To Fix BL402 - Message with a message variable &1

BL402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Message with a message variable &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

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BL402 - Details

• The SAP error message BL402 typically indicates an issue related to the handling of batch management in the system. The message usually appears when there is a problem with batch determination or when a batch cannot be found or processed as expected.
  
  Cause:
  The specific cause of the BL402 error message can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Batch Not Found: The system is unable to find a batch that meets the selection criteria.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., blocked, expired).
  Batch Characteristics: The characteristics of the batch do not match the requirements of the material or the order.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of batch management settings in the material master or in the relevant transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BL402 error message, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Batch Availability: Verify that the batch you are trying to use exists