How To Fix COWIPB207 - Component &1 is not subject to batch management in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Component &1 is not subject to batch management in plant &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a WIP batch with reference to an input
batch in the <ZK>Goods Issues</> area.
However, the material of the component of the production order is
<ZH>not</> subject to a batch management requirement. Therefore, no
input batch that can be defined as the predecessor batch for the WIP
batch can exist for the goods issue line.

System Response

The system will <ZH>not</> assign this goods issue item to the WIP batch
as the predecessor batch.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different goods issue line.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB207 - Component &1 is not subject to batch management in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB207 indicates that a specific component (material) is not subject to batch management in the specified plant. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires batch management for a material that has not been configured to use batches.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question is not set up for batch management in the material master data.
  Incorrect Plant Configuration: The plant specified in the error message does not have batch management enabled for the component.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type of the component may not support batch management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the component (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views to see if batch management is activated.
  If batch management is not activated, you may need to change the material type or adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Activate Batch Management:
  
  If the material should be managed in batches, you can activate batch management by changing the material type or adjusting the settings in the material master.
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master and enable batch management.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings allow for batch management. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Batch Management and ensure that the relevant plant is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type assigned to the component supports batch management. You can check this in the configuration settings under Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Attributes of Material Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is essential for industries where traceability is critical (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food and beverage).
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that define how materials are managed in different contexts (e.g., purchasing, inventory management).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COWIPB207 error and ensure that the component is correctly set up for batch management in the specified plant.