How To Fix COWIPB224 - Material &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: 224

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

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is not subject to a batch management requirement in plant
&V2&.
However, you can only assign a WIP batch to an order item if the
material of the order item is subject to a batch management requirement.

System Response

The function is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Assign the WIP batch to an order item whose material is subject to a
batch management requirement.

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 COWIPB224 - Material &1 is not subject to batch management in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB224 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not subject to batch management in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically arises when you attempt to perform operations that require batch management for a material that has not been configured for it.
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material in question is not set up for batch management in the material master data. This can happen if the material type does not support batch management or if the batch management indicator is not activated for that specific material in the plant.
  Plant-Specific Settings: Even if a material is batch-managed in one plant, it may not be in another. The settings are plant-specific, so the material must be configured for batch management in the relevant plant.
  Transaction Context: The error may occur during specific transactions that require batch management, such as goods movements, production orders, or inventory management activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views for the material in the specified plant.
  Ensure that the "Batch Management" indicator is activated. This is usually found in the "Plant Data / Storage" view under the "Batch Management" section.
  
  
  
  Activate Batch Management:
  
  If the material is not set for batch management and you want it to be, you can change the material master data (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the "Plant Data / Storage" view and activate the batch management indicator.
  
  
  
  Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type assigned to the material supports batch management. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types and check the settings for the relevant material type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the material master data or if you are unsure about the implications of enabling batch management, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is particularly useful for industries where traceability is critical (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food and beverage).
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP have different characteristics and settings, including whether they can be managed in batches.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COWIPB224 error and ensure that the material is properly configured for batch management in the specified plant.