How To Fix FSH_CIF_MESSAGES017 - Material &1 is sent as batch managed to EWM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_CIF_MESSAGES - Message Class for CIF Transfer

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Material &1 is sent as batch managed to EWM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_CIF_MESSAGES017 - Material &1 is sent as batch managed to EWM ?

  The SAP error message FSH_CIF_MESSAGES017 indicates that a material is being sent to Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) as batch-managed, but there may be issues with the configuration or data that prevent this from being processed correctly. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material in question is configured as batch-managed in the system, but there may be inconsistencies in how it is set up in both the ERP and EWM systems.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, particularly in relation to batch management settings.
  CIF Configuration: The Core Interface (CIF) settings may not be properly configured to handle batch-managed materials.
  Incompatibility: There may be incompatibilities between the settings in the ERP system and those in EWM regarding batch management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record in the ERP system and verify that the batch management settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the material is set up as batch-managed in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Review CIF Settings:
  
  Check the CIF configuration to ensure that it is set up to handle batch-managed materials correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant settings for batch management are activated in the CIF customizing.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Data:
  
  If there are discrepancies between the ERP and EWM systems, you may need to re-synchronize the data.
  Use transaction codes like CIF or CIF_COCKPIT to monitor and manage the CIF process.
  
  
  
  Batch Management in EWM:
  
  Ensure that the EWM system is configured to handle batch-managed materials. This includes checking the settings for batch management in the EWM customizing.
  Verify that the batch management settings in EWM align with those in the ERP system.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs in both the ERP and EWM systems for more detailed information about the error.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 to view application logs and identify any additional issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including the implications for inventory management and logistics.
  CIF Documentation: Review SAP documentation on CIF to understand how data is transferred between ERP and EWM, especially for batch-managed materials.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. SAP Notes often provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.