How To Fix L3396 - Item not handled in batches and batch split item cannot be edited

L3396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Item not handled in batches and batch split item cannot be edited

What causes this issue?

The specified <DS:GLOS.delivery>delivery document</>
cannot be processed. A delivery item not to be handled in batches
exists with at least one appending batch item and both are
relevant for Warehouse Management. This combination cannot be
processed in WM.

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?

The allocation of batches to a delivery item must be made for
the entire quantity either when processing the delivery or when
processing the transfer order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3396 - Item not handled in batches and batch split item cannot be edited ?

  The SAP error message L3396, "Item not handled in batches and batch split item cannot be edited," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and batch handling in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the handling of batch-managed items during a transaction, such as a goods movement or a sales order processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The item in question may not be configured to handle batches properly. This can happen if the material master data does not have batch management enabled.
  Batch Split Items: The error often arises when there are batch split items involved in the transaction, and the system is unable to process them due to configuration or data issues.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being performed may not support batch handling for the specific item or may not allow editing of batch split items.
  Stock Type: The stock type of the item (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked)