How To Fix FSH_PP_ORD040 - Select a single batch and process the operation

FSH_PP_ORD040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_ORD - Messages related Master PldOrd & Master ProdOrd

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Select a single batch and process the operation

What causes this issue?

You have selected multiple batches and tried to assign them to
production orders. Fixed batch reservation works in a way such that you
can assign multiple production orders to a single batch at a time.

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?

Select a single batch and process the operation

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_ORD040 - Select a single batch and process the operation ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_ORD040 typically occurs in the context of production planning and batch management. This error indicates that the system requires the selection of a single batch for processing a specific operation, but multiple batches have been selected or no batch has been selected at all.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Batches Selected: The user may have inadvertently selected multiple batches for a single operation, which is not allowed.
  No Batch Selected: The operation may not have a batch selected, leading to ambiguity in processing.
  Batch Management Settings: The configuration settings in the system may require a single batch to be selected for certain operations, especially in scenarios involving batch-specific processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Single Batch: Ensure that only one batch is selected for the operation. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., production order, process order).
  Reviewing the batch selection screen and ensuring that only one batch is highlighted or selected.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Availability: If