How To Fix CHCL016 - Material &1 is not managed in batches. No conversion possible

CHCL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CHCL - Messages for Batch Class Conversion

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Material &1 is not managed in batches. No conversion possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CHCL016 - Material &1 is not managed in batches. No conversion possible ?

  The SAP error message CHCL016 indicates that the material specified (denoted by &1) is not managed in batches, which means that the system cannot perform a conversion or transfer of that material in a batch-managed context. This error typically arises in scenarios involving batch management, such as during goods movements, inventory transfers, or production processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question is not set up for batch management in the material master record. This can happen if the material type does not support batch management or if the batch management flag is not activated for that specific material.
  Batch Management Configuration: The configuration settings for batch management in the system may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies in how materials are managed.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may require batch management, but the material is not configured to support it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction