How To Fix COWIPB819 - &4 characteristic value assignments adopted from original batch &1/&2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 819

• Message text: &4 characteristic value assignments adopted from original batch &1/&2/&3

What causes this issue?

An original batch has been created for the production order or PO item.
If the original batch is classified, same-name characteristics are
copied from the original batch.

System Response

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB819 - &4 characteristic value assignments adopted from original batch &1/&2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB819 typically relates to issues with characteristic value assignments in the context of batch management, particularly when dealing with batch derivation or batch determination processes. This error indicates that there is a problem with the assignment of characteristic values from the original batch to the new batch.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristic Values: The original batch may have characteristic values that are not compatible with the new batch being created or processed.
  Missing Characteristics: The new batch may be missing required characteristics that are present in the original batch.
  Batch Derivation Settings: The settings for batch derivation may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in how characteristics are copied or derived from the original batch.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or batch management settings that prevent proper assignment of characteristic values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the characteristic values of the original batch and ensure that they are correctly defined and compatible with the new batch.
  Update Batch Derivation Settings: If applicable, check the batch derivation settings in the configuration (transaction code OMCQ) to ensure that they are set up correctly to allow for the desired characteristic value assignments.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data for both the original and new batches is correctly configured, including all necessary characteristics.
  Manual Assignment: If automatic assignment is failing, consider manually assigning the characteristic values to the new batch as a temporary workaround.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on batch management and characteristic assignments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MSC2N (Change Batch), or OMCQ (Batch Derivation) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to batch management and characteristic assignments.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the COWIPB819 error and implement a suitable solution.