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

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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 to use original batches in one plant but not in another, this error can occur.
  
  
  Batch Type Configuration: The batch type assigned to the material may not be configured to allow original batches.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error COWIPB540, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the batch management settings for the material in the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the "Batch Management" indicator is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Status:
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N to check the status of the batch in question. Ensure that the batch is not blocked or restricted.
  If necessary, change the status of the batch to allow it to be used.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Check if the material is set up for batch management in the specific plant where the error occurs. You can do this in the material master or through configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Batch Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the batch type in the Customizing settings (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the batch type allows for original batches.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management in SAP: Understanding how batch management works in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of batch types, batch status, and batch determination.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the COWIPB540 error message in SAP.