How To Fix LB012 - Number of batch splits has been increased to &

LB012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Number of batch splits has been increased to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB012 - Number of batch splits has been increased to & ?

  The SAP error message LB012 indicates that the number of batch splits for a particular material has exceeded the predefined limit. This typically occurs during the process of goods movement, such as during a transfer posting or when performing a goods receipt, where the system attempts to split batches based on certain criteria (like stock type, storage location, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Settings: The system is configured to allow a certain number of batch splits, and the current operation is trying to exceed that limit.
  Material Characteristics: The material in question may have specific characteristics that require it to be split into multiple batches.
  Stock Types: Different stock types (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may be causing the batch to split more than expected.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the batch management or material master may not align with the operational needs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings: Check the configuration settings for batch management in the