How To Fix L2420 - Material & is subject to management in batches

L2420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L2 - Transfer requirements

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Material & is subject to management in batches

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a batch for this material.

How to fix this error?

Enter a batch number in the respective field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L2420 - Material & is subject to management in batches ?

  The SAP error message L2420 indicates that the material in question is subject to batch management, which means that the material must be managed in batches for inventory and production purposes. This is a common scenario in industries where traceability and quality control are critical, such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals.
  
  Cause:
  The error message L2420 typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material is set up for batch management, but the relevant settings in the material master or the configuration are not correctly set.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type being used does not support batch management, or the transaction being performed is not compatible with batch-managed materials.
  Missing Batch Information: When trying to perform a transaction (like goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer posting), the system requires batch information, which may not have been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the L2420 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master