How To Fix COWIPB004 - Standard product manuf. w/o batch mgmt reqmt poss. only in indivual stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Standard product manuf. w/o batch mgmt reqmt poss. only in indivual stock

What causes this issue?

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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System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB004 - Standard product manuf. w/o batch mgmt reqmt poss. only in indivual stock ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB004 indicates that there is an issue related to the production of standard products without batch management. Specifically, it suggests that such products can only be managed in individual stock, which means that they cannot be produced in bulk or managed in a way that would typically involve batch management.
  Cause:
  
  Product Configuration: The product in question is configured as a standard product without batch management, which means it is not set up to handle batch-specific inventory.
  Stock Type: The system is trying to process a production order or a goods movement that requires batch management, but the product is not configured to support this.
  Production Order Settings: The production order may be set up incorrectly, or the stock type being used does not align with the product's configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Configuration: Verify the configuration of the product in the material master. Ensure that it is set up correctly for the intended stock management method.
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (Basic Data, MRP, etc.) to confirm that batch management is not enabled if it is not required.
  
  
  
  Review Production Order: Check the production order settings to ensure that they align with the product's configuration. If the order is trying to use batch management, it may need to be adjusted.
  
  You can use transaction code CO02 to review and modify the production order.
  
  
  
  Adjust Stock Type: If the product needs to be produced in bulk and batch management is required, consider changing the product's configuration to enable batch management.
  
  This can be done in the material master by enabling batch management in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing products without batch management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand the implications of batch management in SAP, including how it affects inventory management, production processes, and reporting.
  Stock Types: Familiarize yourself with different stock types in SAP (e.g., unrestricted stock, quality inspection stock, blocked stock) and how they relate to production and inventory management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on handling similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.