How To Fix J3RM_RN005 - Material &1 is traceable by Batches, but Batch is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RM_RN - Message class for RN documents processing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Material &1 is traceable by Batches, but Batch is missing

What causes this issue?

You have set up <LS>Management by Batch </>in
<DS:TRAN.J3RMRNGOODSV>Maintain Material Management Methods for
Traceability</> for this material, but the document item does not
contain a batch number.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RM_RN005 - Material &1 is traceable by Batches, but Batch is missing ?

  The SAP error message J3RM_RN005 indicates that a material is set up to be traceable by batches, but the system cannot find the required batch information for that material during a transaction. This typically occurs in scenarios where batch management is enabled for a material, but the batch number is either not specified or is missing in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material is configured to be batch-managed, meaning it requires a batch number for inventory management and tracking.
  Missing Batch Information: The transaction being executed (e.g., goods movement, production order, etc.) does not include a valid batch number for the material.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up, or the batch may not exist in the system.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being performed may require batch information that is not being provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Batch Number: Ensure that you provide a valid batch number when performing the transaction. This can usually be done in the relevant field of the transaction screen.
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data to ensure that batch management is correctly configured. You can do this by navigating to the material master record (MM03) and checking the "Basic Data 1" and "Batch Management" views.
  Create a Batch: If the batch does not exist, you may need to create a new batch for the material using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch).
  Review Transaction Settings: Ensure that the transaction you are performing is set up to handle batch-managed materials correctly. This may involve checking configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., MM, WM).
  Check for Batch Determination: If batch determination is being used, ensure that the system can find a suitable batch based on the criteria defined in the batch determination procedure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for tracking and managing inventory in batches, which is essential for industries that require strict quality control and traceability (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food and beverage).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to batch management and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage batches in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully complete the transaction involving the batch-managed material.