How To Fix LB033 - The batch search strategy has been changed

LB033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The batch search strategy has been changed

What causes this issue?

The batch search strategy according to which batch determination was
carried out has been selected at an earlier point in time.
It is possible that one or several of the following settings have been
changed in the meantime:
access sequence
selection criteria
sort sequence
quantity proposal
settings concerning dialog
The strategy analysis can only show how the current search strategy has
been selected.

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?

If you want to carry out batch determination using the current
strategy, use function 'New batch determination' in the respective
application.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

LB033 - Details

• The SAP error message LB033, which states "The batch search strategy has been changed," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP. This message indicates that the system has detected a change in the batch search strategy for a material, which can affect how batches are selected during inventory management processes, such as goods movements or production.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Batch Search Strategy: The batch search strategy for a material may have been modified in the material master or batch management settings. This can happen due to configuration changes or updates made by users.
  Inconsistent Batch Determination: If the batch determination process is not aligned with the current search strategy, it can lead to this error.
  Material Master Data Changes: Changes in the material master data, such as the batch management settings or the storage location, can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Batch Search Strategy: Check the batch search strategy assigned to the material