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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• 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 is activated for the relevant material. Ensure that the "Batch Management" checkbox is selected in the Basic Data 1 view.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Number Assignment Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for batch management in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG). Check the settings under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Batch Management > Define Batch Number Assignment.
  
  
  Ensure that the settings allow for automatic batch number assignment.
  
  
  
  Batch Determination Procedure:
  
  Check if a batch determination procedure is assigned to the material and if it allows for automatic assignment. This can be found in the configuration under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Batch Management > Define Batch Determination.
  
  
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Review the transaction type settings in the configuration to ensure that they permit automatic batch assignment.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform batch number assignments. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking of materials in batches, which is essential for industries that require strict quality control and traceability.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) to troubleshoot and test batch assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to batch management and error LB029.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.