How To Fix COWIPB198 - Batch master record does not exist for batch in selected line

COWIPB198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Batch master record does not exist for batch in selected line

What causes this issue?

The goods receipt batch is only flagged in the system. Technically, it
has not yet been created.
The master record for the goods receipt batch is not created until you:
Choose the @0Y@ <ZK>GR Batch</> indicator in the <ZK>Goods Receipts</>
area.
Post a goods receipt for this goods receipt batch

System Response

The system terminates the function.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB198 - Batch master record does not exist for batch in selected line ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB198 indicates that the system cannot find a batch master record for the specified batch in the selected line. This typically occurs in scenarios involving batch management, such as during inventory management, production, or goods movement processes.
  Causes:
  
  Batch Not Created: The batch you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Batch Deletion: The batch may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Batch Number: The batch number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Batch Not Activated: The batch might not be activated for the material in question.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up for batch management.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The batch may not exist in the specified plant or storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Batch Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check if the batch exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are looking in the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Create Batch:
  
  If the batch