How To Fix J3RM_RN095 - Management method for material &1 cannot be "Management by Batch"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Management method for material &1 cannot be "Management by Batch"

What causes this issue?

You have set up <LS>Management by Serial Number </>for some plants where
the material is based, but you are trying to choose <LS>Management by
Batch </>as its management method in
<DS:TRAN.J3RMRNGOODSV>Maintain Material Management Methods for
Traceability</>.

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?

<DS:TRAN.J3RMRNGOODSV>Maintain Material Management Methods for
Traceability</> should contain either the same material management
method as in your plants, or management by material number.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RM_RN095 - Management method for material &1 cannot be "Management by Batch" ?

  The SAP error message J3RM_RN095 indicates that there is an issue with the management method for a specific material in the system. The message states that the management method for the material cannot be set to "Management by Batch." This typically occurs in the context of materials that are not configured to be managed in batches, which is a requirement for certain processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question may not be set up to allow batch management. This can happen if the material type or the configuration settings do not support batch management.
  Batch Management Settings: The batch management settings in the material master may not be activated. This includes the "Batch Management" checkbox not being selected in the material master data.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not support batch management. If the material type is not compatible with batch management, this error will occur.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may not allow for batch management, which can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views.
  Ensure that the "Batch Management" checkbox is selected if you want to manage the material by batch.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type assigned to the material supports batch management. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OMT0) for the material type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Plant Settings:
  
  If the material is intended to be managed by batch, ensure that the plant settings allow for batch management. This can be checked in the plant-specific data of the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or if changes are needed, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can assist in making the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the material to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that batch management functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management in SAP: Batch management is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches. This is particularly important for industries where traceability is crucial, such as pharmaceuticals and food production.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMT0: Configure Material Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on batch management and material master configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message J3RM_RN095 and properly configure the material for batch management if required.