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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• 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 does not exist, create it using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch) or through the relevant inventory management transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master:
  
  Check the material master record using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that batch management is enabled for the material.
  Ensure that the material is set up for batch management in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, and Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion Flags:
  
  Ensure that the batch is not marked for deletion. You can check this in the batch master record.
  
  
  
  Correct Batch Number:
  
  Double-check the batch number entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the batch is available in the specified plant and storage location. You can check this in the batch master record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including the configuration and settings required for materials that use batches.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  MSC2N: Change Batch
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to batch management or this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.