How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP051 - Material has no batches

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Material has no batches

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP051 - Material has no batches ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP051 Material has no batches typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or in the context of handling materials that are batch-managed. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a material that is expected to have batch management enabled, but the specific material does not have any batches assigned to it.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question may not have batch management activated in its material master data.
  No Batches Created: Even if batch management is activated, there may not be any batches created for the material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for batch management may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not support batch management, or it may be incorrectly classified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views to ensure that batch management is activated for the material.
  Ensure that the material type supports batch management.
  
  
  
  Create Batches:
  
  If batch management is activated, create batches for the material using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch).
  Ensure that the batches are created in the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for batch management in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for batch management are correctly defined for the relevant material types and plants.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Determination Settings:
  
  If you are using batch determination, ensure that the batch determination strategy is correctly set up and that it can find available batches.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is particularly important for industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals.
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP have different characteristics and settings, including whether they can be batch-managed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP technical team or consult SAP support for further assistance.