How To Fix LB029 - Automatic batch number assignment is inactive or not allowed

LB029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Automatic batch number assignment is inactive or not allowed

What causes this issue?

Automatic batch number assignment was either not activated or is not
allowed for movement type &V1&.

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?

Check the following Customizing settings:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOCHAOMCZ>Activate Internal Batch Number Assignment
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<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMBCHNEU>Define Batch Creation for Goods Movements
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB029 - Automatic batch number assignment is inactive or not allowed ?

  The SAP error message LB029, which states "Automatic batch number assignment is inactive or not allowed," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically assign a batch number to a material during a transaction, such as goods receipt or production.
  Causes:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question may not have batch management activated in its material master record.
  Batch Number Assignment Settings: The configuration for automatic batch number assignment may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Batch Determination Procedure: The batch determination procedure may not be defined or may not allow for automatic assignment.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not allow for automatic batch assignment based on the configuration.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform batch number assignments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (MM02) and check if batch management