How To Fix COWIPB133 - Selected WIP batch not assigned to predecessor batch

COWIPB133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Selected WIP batch not assigned to predecessor batch

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COWIPB133 - Details

• The SAP error message COWIPB133, which states "Selected WIP batch not assigned to predecessor batch," typically occurs in the context of Work in Progress (WIP) management in production processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid relationship between the selected WIP batch and its predecessor batch, which is necessary for proper tracking and accounting of production costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The WIP batch you are trying to process is not linked to the corresponding predecessor batch in the system.
  Incorrect Batch Selection: The batch you selected may not be the correct one that should be associated with the predecessor.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the production or WIP management module may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Assignment:
  
  Go to the batch management screen and verify if the WIP