How To Fix COWIPB180 - Batch type of &1 differs from that of &2 (Not possible to change)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Batch type of &1 differs from that of &2 (Not possible to change)

What causes this issue?

On the goods movement overview, you have replaced a stipulated batch by
another one. The batches have different batch types.

System Response

It is not possible to switch batches of different types. The system
reacts with an error message.

How to fix this error?

Replace batches only by batches of the same type (a WIP batch only by
another WIP batch, for example).

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB180 - Batch type of &1 differs from that of &2 (Not possible to change) ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB180 indicates that there is a mismatch in the batch types between two different batches in a process, typically when trying to perform a transfer or change operation. This error usually occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with inventory management or production processes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to change or transfer a batch (identified as &1) to another batch (identified as &2), but the batch types of these two batches are different. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to transfer stock from one batch to another where the batches belong to different batch management types (e.g., one is a raw material batch and the other is a finished product batch).
  Attempting to perform a movement or posting that requires both batches to be of the same type, but they are not.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch Types: Verify the batch types of both batches involved in the transaction. You can do this by navigating to the batch master data in SAP (Transaction code: MSC2N for changing batch or MSC3N for displaying batch).
  
  
  Identify the Correct Batch: Determine which batch you need to use for the operation. If you need to change the batch type, you may need to create a new batch with the correct type.
  
  
  Adjust the Process: If the operation you are trying to perform requires both batches to be of the same type, consider adjusting your process to ensure that you are working with compatible batches.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for batch management to understand the implications of batch types and how they affect inventory transactions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand the concept of batch management in SAP, including how batches are classified and managed.
  Batch Types: Familiarize yourself with the different batch types used in your organization and their specific characteristics.
  Transaction Codes: Learn about relevant transaction codes for batch management, such as:
  
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  MSC2N: Change Batch
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying concepts, you should be able to address the COWIPB180 error effectively.