How To Fix CONF_IN_PURCH005 - You are processing an invent.-managed item that is not handled in batches

CONF_IN_PURCH005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONF_IN_PURCH - Messages for Configuration in Purchasing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are processing an invent.-managed item that is not handled in batches

What causes this issue?

You want to change the configuration of an inventory-managed item
(account assignment category ' ') that is not handled in batches. This
leads to differently configured materials that cannot be differentiated
by batch numbers being managed as part of the same stock. This can make
sense if you are only changing non-stock-relevant characteristics.

System Response

The system issues a warning message, but allows you to make the
changes.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that no stock-relevant characteristics are changed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONF_IN_PURCH005 - You are processing an invent.-managed item that is not handled in batches ?

  The SAP error message CONF_IN_PURCH005 indicates that you are trying to process an inventory-managed item that is not set up to be handled in batches. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing or inventory management when the system expects batch management for a specific material but finds that it is not configured accordingly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question is not set up for batch management in the material master record.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not support batch management.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for batch management.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to perform may require batch management, but the material is not configured to handle it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data/Storage" views to see if batch management is activated.
  If batch management