How To Fix COWIPB020 - No WIP batch for reference materials for partial inspection lots

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No WIP batch for reference materials for partial inspection lots

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& for the inspection lot contains the reference material
&V2&. Partial inspection lots for the inspection lot are created for the
same material. WIP batches created for materials with reference material
are created for the reference material. This leads to inconsistencies in
the handling of partial inspection lots. Teilprnflosabwicklung.

System Response

Processing is terminated. No WIP batch is created.

How to fix this error?

If needed, create an inventory-managed batch for the partial inspection
lot: inventory-managed batches for partial inspection lots are created
for the material of the associated inspection lot. The assigned
reference material is not taken into account during this process.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB020 - No WIP batch for reference materials for partial inspection lots ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB020 indicates that there is no Work In Progress (WIP) batch available for reference materials when dealing with partial inspection lots. This error typically arises in the context of production and quality management processes within SAP, particularly when handling inspection lots that are not fully processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing WIP Batch: The system is unable to find a corresponding WIP batch for the reference materials associated with the partial inspection lot.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for WIP management or inspection lot processing may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the materials or batches.
  Partial Lot Processing: The system may not support the processing of partial inspection lots if the WIP batch is not defined or available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check WIP Batch Creation: Ensure that WIP batches are created for the reference materials. You may need to create or assign a WIP batch if it is missing.
  Review Inspection Lot Settings: Verify the settings for inspection lots in the configuration. Ensure that the system is set up to handle partial inspection lots correctly.
  Inspect Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the reference materials to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the materials are set up for WIP processing.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, ensure that the relevant batches are available and correctly assigned to the materials in question.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration settings related to WIP and inspection lots.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide patches or updates that could resolve the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order), QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) that may be involved in the process.
  WIP Management: Understand the principles of WIP management in SAP, including how batches are created and managed.
  Quality Management (QM): Review the Quality Management module in SAP, as it plays a crucial role in handling inspection lots and quality checks.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage WIP batches and inspection lots.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP production and quality management.