How To Fix COWIPB157 - Batch &1 is not a WIP batch of the order

COWIPB157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Batch &1 is not a WIP batch of the order

What causes this issue?

You have entered batch &V1& as a provisional original batch for a WIP
batch. However, &V1& is not a WIP batch of this order.
You can only use WIP batches of the same production order to be
confirmed as the original batch for a WIP batch.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a WIP batch of the production/process order as the original batch.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB157 - Batch &1 is not a WIP batch of the order ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB157 indicates that the batch specified in the error message is not recognized as a Work in Progress (WIP) batch for the corresponding production order. This typically occurs during processes related to production orders, such as confirmations, goods movements, or WIP calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Batch Assignment: The batch you are trying to use may not be assigned to the production order as a WIP batch.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be used for WIP calculations (e.g., it could be blocked or not released).
  Order Type: The production order type may not support WIP batches.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the batch from being recognized as a WIP batch.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the batch or production order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Assignment: Verify that the batch is