How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM726 - Batch &1 for material &2 already exists and is ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 726

• Message text: Batch &1 for material &2 already exists and is ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM726 - Batch &1 for material &2 already exists and is ignored ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM726 indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a batch for a material that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, where each batch of a material must have a unique identifier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Batch Entry: The batch number you are trying to create or process already exists for the specified material.
  Incorrect Batch Number: The batch number may have been entered incorrectly, or there may be a misunderstanding about the batch number's uniqueness.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicate batch numbers that were not properly handled.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to enforce strict batch number uniqueness, leading to this error when duplicates are detected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Batches: Verify if the batch number already exists for the specified material. You can do this by using transaction codes