How To Fix FMFG_BLCORE011 - Lot &1: predecessor reference &2 &3 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_BLCORE - Message class from BL core

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Lot &1: predecessor reference &2 &3 not found

What causes this issue?

The BL correction program encountered an error in the integrity of line
items found for a transaction lot. The document &V2& (document category
&V3&) was identified as a predecessor document for one of the items, but
no item was found in the transaction for it.

System Response

The transaction lot is not reposted by the program.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_BLCORE011 - Lot &1: predecessor reference &2 &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_BLCORE011 typically indicates that there is an issue with a predecessor reference in the context of lot management or batch management. This error occurs when the system cannot find the specified predecessor reference for a lot or batch during a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Predecessor Reference: The predecessor reference (which could be a lot number, batch number, or another identifier) specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the lot or predecessor reference being entered.
  Data Deletion: The predecessor reference may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the batch management or lot management settings in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Predecessor Reference: Check the predecessor reference (lot or batch number) in the system to ensure it exists. You can do this by using transaction codes like MSC3N