How To Fix HUGENERAL024 - Material does not require batch handling - Batch specific. not possible

HUGENERAL024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Material does not require batch handling - Batch specific. not possible

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HUGENERAL024 - Details

• The SAP error message HUGENERAL024 indicates that a material does not require batch handling, but an operation is being attempted that requires batch-specific information. This typically occurs in scenarios where batch management is expected, but the material master data is not configured to handle batches.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question is set up in the material master without batch management. This means that the system does not expect to handle batches for this material.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute (e.g., goods movement, production order, etc.) requires batch information, but the material is not configured for it.
  Batch Management Settings: The batch management settings in the material master may not be activated, or the material type does not support batch management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data/Storage" views to see if batch management is activated.
  If batch management