How To Fix GOODSMOVEMENT016 - Error when creating a new batch

GOODSMOVEMENT016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GOODSMOVEMENT - Messages for PP goods movements

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error when creating a new batch

What causes this issue?

When creating a new batch &V3& for material &V1& in plant &V2& an error
has arisen.

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 have the following options:
Check automatic batch assignment.
Check whether the material is currently locked.
Check the batch number range.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GOODSMOVEMENT016 - Details

• The SAP error message GOODSMOVEMENT016 typically occurs when there is an issue related to batch management during goods movement transactions. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a new batch for a material that is batch-managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GOODSMOVEMENT016 usually indicates that there is a problem with the batch creation process. Common causes include:
  
  Batch Number Already Exists: The batch number you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material may not be set up for batch management in the material master.
  Incorrect Batch Status: The batch status may not allow for the creation of new batches.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields required for batch creation may not be filled in.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a batch.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GOODSMOVEMENT016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Batches: Verify if the batch