How To Fix CB531 - The batch number is ignored

CB531 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB - PP-PI-PMA: Dialog Messages for Process Management

• Message number: 531

• Message text: The batch number is ignored

What causes this issue?

With the selected process message, a goods receipt for the order is
reported to destination &V1&. However, for the corresponding process
order, an inspection is to be carried out during production using
inspection points. For this reason, the message data has not been
transferred to inventory management but to QM.

System Response

The batch number is assigned within QM during inspection processing.
The batch number specified in the process message is ignored.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB531 - The batch number is ignored ?

  The SAP error message CB531 ("The batch number is ignored") typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have batch numbers assigned to them. This message indicates that the system is not considering the batch number for a particular transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Not Active: The material in question may not have batch management activated in the material master data.
  Batch Determination Settings: The settings for batch determination may not be configured correctly, leading to the system ignoring the batch number.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction you are performing may not require a batch number, or the system is set to ignore it for that transaction.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection) may not allow for batch numbers to be used.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., blocked or expired).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material