How To Fix IW861 - Enter a batch for material &1

IW861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Enter a batch for material &1

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a value in the field <ls>Batch</>, although the
material requires a batch.

System Response

The system expects a batch to be entered.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value in the field <zh>Batch</>. If you do not know the batch,
you can use the input help for the field <ls>Batch</> to obtain a
selection of the different search help options available for
determining batches.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW861 - Enter a batch for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message IW861 ("Enter a batch for material &1") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders when a batch-managed material is involved. This error indicates that the system requires a batch number to be specified for the material in question, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management: The material in question is set up for batch management, meaning that it requires a specific batch number to be tracked.
  Missing Batch Entry: The user did not enter a batch number when trying to perform an operation that requires it, such as issuing materials to a work order or confirming a task.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or the order type that enforce batch entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Batch Number: When prompted with the error, you should enter a valid batch number for the material. You can usually find available batches by using the batch