How To Fix COWIPB189 - An error occurred during comparison of the original batch buffer

COWIPB189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 189

• Message text: An error occurred during comparison of the original batch buffer

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>LS_PROOB_VB-UPD_FLG</> indicator has been populated wrongly for
accessing the original-batch buffer:
An attempt has been made to create an already-existing original batch
(LS_PROOB_VB-UPD_FLG = 'I' - Create Original Batch).
An attempt has been made to change a non-existent original batch
(LS_PROOB_VB-UPD_FLG = 'U' - Change Original Batch).

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

System Response

The system cannot update the original-batch buffer.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the original batch already exists and populate the
LS_PROOB_VB-UPD_FLG indicator accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB189 - An error occurred during comparison of the original batch buffer ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB189, which states "An error occurred during comparison of the original batch buffer," typically occurs in the context of batch management and inventory management processes. This error can arise during various operations, such as goods movements, inventory counts, or batch determination processes.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the batch data or buffer that the system is trying to compare. This can happen if there are changes made to the batch data while a process is ongoing.
  Buffer Issues: The original batch buffer may not be correctly populated or may have been corrupted.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings related to batch management or inventory management can lead to this error.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same batch data simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts and errors.
  Transport Issues: If there are issues with the transport of batch data between different systems