How To Fix CO787 - Please enter a batch number

CO787 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Please enter a batch number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO787 - Please enter a batch number ?

  The SAP error message CO787 ("Please enter a batch number") typically occurs in the context of production orders or when dealing with batch management in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a batch number to proceed with the transaction, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material in question is configured for batch management, which means that every transaction involving this material must specify a batch number.
  Missing Batch Number: The user did not enter a batch number when trying to perform an operation (e.g., goods movement, production order confirmation).
  Incorrect Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly to handle batch numbers.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction being executed requires a batch number, but the user has not provided one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Batch Number: When prompted with the error, ensure that you enter a valid batch number for the material you are working with.
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