How To Fix J3RM_RN027 - Material &1 line &2 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: 027

• Message text: Material &1 line &2 is traceable by Batches, but Batch is missing

What causes this issue?

Material &SYST-MSGV1& in Import Customs Declaration item &SYST-MSGV2& is
set to Batch material management method in
<DS:TRAN.J3RMRNGOODSV>Maintain Material Management Methods for
Traceability</>, but the document that is assigned to this 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?

Please check your data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RM_RN027 - Material &1 line &2 is traceable by Batches, but Batch is missing ?

  The SAP error message J3RM_RN027 indicates that a material is set up to be traceable by batches, but the system cannot find the required batch information for the specified line item. This typically occurs in scenarios where batch management is enabled for a material, but the batch number has not been provided or is missing in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material in question is configured to require batch management, but the batch number was not specified during the transaction.
  Missing Batch Assignment: The batch number may not have been assigned to the material in the inventory or during the production process.
  Incorrect Transaction Data: The transaction being processed may not have included the necessary batch information, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material and verify that batch management is enabled. You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and checking the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views.
  
  
  
  Provide Batch Information:
  
  Ensure that you are entering a valid batch number in the transaction. If you are processing a goods movement, production order, or delivery, make sure to specify the batch number when prompted.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign a Batch:
  
  If no batch exists for the material, you may need to create a new batch. You can do this using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch) or by using the appropriate transaction for your process (e.g., during goods receipt).
  
  
  
  Check Inventory:
  
  Verify that the batch exists in the inventory for the specified material. You can check this using transaction code MMBE (Stock Overview) to see if the batch is available.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If you are using a custom program or interface, ensure that the batch number is being passed correctly in the transaction data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the batch management process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on how to manage batches effectively.
  
  
  
  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 traceability (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food and beverage).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MSC1N (Create Batch), MMBE (Stock Overview), and others related to batch management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary batch information is provided for the material in question.