How To Fix LB002 - Batch & does not exist for material & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Batch & does not exist for material & in plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB002 - Batch & does not exist for material & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message LB002 indicates that a batch does not exist for a specified material in a given plant. This error typically arises in scenarios involving batch management, where the system is unable to find the required batch for a material during various processes such as goods movement, production, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Not Created: The batch for the specified material has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material/Plant: The material number or plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect.
  Batch Management Not Activated: Batch management may not be activated for the material in question.
  Batch Deletion: The batch may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the batch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Creation:
  
  Verify if the batch has been created for the material in the specified plant. You can do this by using transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check if the batch exists.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Ensure that the material number and plant are correctly entered in the transaction. You can check the material master data using transaction code MM03.
  
  
  
  Activate Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is not activated for the material, you can activate it by going to the material master record (transaction code MM02) and enabling batch management in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Status:
  
  If the batch exists but is not available for use, check its status. It may be blocked or marked for deletion. You can view the batch status in the batch display transaction.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the batch. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Create a New Batch:
  
  If no batch exists, you may need to create a new batch for the material using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including the configuration and settings required for materials that require batch tracking.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data and how it relates to batch management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to batch management or the LB002 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the LB002 error and implement the appropriate solution.