How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS179 - Cannot unassign article &1; batch exists for article-season combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS - Season Maintenance Messages Class

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Cannot unassign article &1; batch exists for article-season combination

What causes this issue?

The selected article cannot be unassigned from a season if a batch
exists for the selected season-article combination.

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?

You can unassign an article from season only when a batch is not created
a the season-article combination.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS179 - Cannot unassign article &1; batch exists for article-season combination ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS179 indicates that there is an issue with unassigning an article from a specific season because there are existing batches associated with that article-season combination. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FMS) or SAP S/4HANA Fashion and Vertical Business.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to unassign an article from a season while there are still batches linked to that article for the specified season. Batches are used to manage inventory and track stock movements, and if there are active batches, the system prevents the unassignment to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Batches:
  
  Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to check if there are any existing batches for the article in question.
  Identify the batches that are linked to the article-season combination.
  
  
  
  Remove or Process Batches:
  
  If the batches are no longer needed, you can either:
  
  Delete the batches if they are not required.
  Transfer the stock to another article or season if applicable.
  Use the batch in a sales order or other transactions to clear it from the system.
  
  
  
  
  
  Unassign the Article:
  
  Once there are no batches associated with the article-season combination, you can attempt to unassign the article again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting or transferring batches, consult your organization's inventory management policies or SAP documentation.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from IT Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue on your own, consider reaching out to your IT support team or SAP consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how to create, manage, and delete batches.
  Inventory Management: Familiarize yourself with inventory management processes in SAP, especially in the context of fashion and retail.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully unassign the article from the season.