How To Fix LB098 - The 'batch-specific units of measure' function is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 098

• Message text: The 'batch-specific units of measure' function is not active

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain <DS:DE.LRMEI_WS>proportion units or product units
</> although you have not activated this function.

System Response

In this case, you cannot:
Assign new batch-specific units of measure to a material
Change existing batch-specific units of measure
You can only delete the batch-specific units or change them to
alternative units of measure.

How to fix this error?

Activate this function in Customizing for Batch Management in the step
<LS>Activate </><LS>Batch-Specific Material Units of Measure</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB098 - The 'batch-specific units of measure' function is not active ?

  The SAP error message LB098, which states "The 'batch-specific units of measure' function is not active," typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations related to batch management in SAP, but the system is not configured to handle batch-specific units of measure.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Batch Management Not Configured: The batch management feature may not be properly configured in the system.
  Batch-Specific Units of Measure Not Activated: The specific functionality for batch-specific units of measure is not activated in the system settings.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up to use batch-specific units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Activate Batch-Specific Units of Measure:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Batch Management > Batch Management > Activate Batch-Specific Units of Measure.
  Ensure that the option for batch-specific units of measure is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the relevant views (especially the Basic Data and Purchasing views) to ensure that batch management is enabled for the material.
  Ensure that the unit of measure settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Management Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the batch management is properly configured for the relevant plant and storage location.
  Verify that the necessary settings for batch determination and management are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to batch management and units of measure for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the management of inventory in batches, which is particularly useful for industries that require tracking of products by batch (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food and beverage).
  Units of Measure: In SAP, units of measure are critical for inventory management, and batch-specific units of measure allow for different units to be used for different batches of the same material.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.