How To Fix COWIPB540 - Original batches not allowed for material &2 in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 540

• Message text: Original batches not allowed for material &2 in plant &1

What causes this issue?

Original batches are not allowed for material &V2& in plant &V1&.
However, an OB reference material has been entered for the original
batch.

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

System Response

The system generates an error message.

How to fix this error?

You can allow the creation of original batches via the corresponding
entry for <ZK>OB Management</>, or
You can remove the entry for <ZK>OB reference material</>

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 COWIPB540 - Original batches not allowed for material &2 in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB540 indicates that there is an issue with the original batches for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises in the context of batch management and inventory management processes, particularly when dealing with batch determination or batch processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Original batches not allowed for material &2 in plant &1" usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Batch Management Settings: The material in question may not be configured to allow the use of original batches. This can happen if the batch management settings for the material are not properly set up in the material master.
  
  
  Batch Status: The original batch may have a status that prevents it from being used. For example, if the batch is marked as "blocked" or "restricted," it cannot be processed.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The settings for batch management may differ between plants. If the material is allowed