How To Fix COWIPB521 - &1 char. value assignments adopted from original batch and configuration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 521

• Message text: &1 char. value assignments adopted from original batch and configuration

What causes this issue?

Same-name batch characteristics have been found in the original batch
and in the configuration of the production/process order or PO item.

System Response

The system adopts &V2& valuations from the original batch and &V3&
valuations from the configuration in the batch valuation.

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

How to fix this error?

Check/correct the adopted values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB521 - &1 char. value assignments adopted from original batch and configuration ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB521 typically relates to issues with batch management and the assignment of characteristic values in the context of production or inventory management. This error often occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the characteristic values assigned to a batch or when the system is unable to adopt the characteristic values from the original batch due to configuration issues.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristic Values: The characteristic values of the original batch may not match the expected values in the target batch.
  Batch Management Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings for batch management in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings for characteristics.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from correctly adopting the values.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the characteristic values of the original batch and ensure they are correctly defined and consistent with the target batch.
  Review Batch Management Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for batch management in SAP and verify that all necessary characteristics are defined correctly. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Logistics > Production > Basic Data > Batch Management > Define Characteristics.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables for any inconsistencies or errors in the data related to batches and characteristics.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including the use of characteristics and how they are assigned to batches.
  Characteristic Configuration: Familiarize yourself with how characteristics are defined and used in the context of batch management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to batch management and characteristic assignment for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as they can analyze system logs and provide deeper insights into the error.