How To Fix LB101 - For material & there are no allowed characteristics for batch class &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 101

• Message text: For material & there are no allowed characteristics for batch class &

What causes this issue?

No characteristics exist for material &V1& and batch class &V2&, for
which proportion or product units can be maintained.
Characteristics to which you want to allocate proportion units or
product units, must correspond with the following requirements as
regards their format:
<ZK><ZH>Characteristic value assignment</></>
single value
<ZK><ZH>Data type</></>
numeric
<ZK><ZH>Format specifications</></>
no negative values
<ZK><ZH>Input control</></>
no interval values allowed
You must also assign the <DS:GLOS.Organizational_area>Organizational
area</> 'S' to these characteristics.

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?

Please check the batch class.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB101 - For material & there are no allowed characteristics for batch class & ?

  The SAP error message LB101 indicates that there are no allowed characteristics for a batch class associated with a specific material. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage batches for a material that is linked to a batch management process, but the necessary characteristics have not been defined for the batch class.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The batch class assigned to the material does not have any characteristics defined. Characteristics are essential for batch management as they help in classifying and managing batches based on specific attributes.
  Incorrect Batch Class Assignment: The material may be assigned to a batch class that is not properly configured or does not meet the requirements for the material type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the batch management settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Characteristics:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic) and create the necessary characteristics that should be associated with the batch class.
  Ensure that these characteristics are relevant to the material and its batch management requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristics to Batch Class:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to modify the batch class.
  Assign the newly created characteristics to the batch class that is linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Class Assignment:
  
  Verify that the correct batch class is assigned to the material. You can check this in the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and navigating to the "Classification" view.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the batch management settings are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the configuration in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics - General > Batch Management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the batch creation or management process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a process in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is particularly useful for industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals.
  Characteristics and Classes: In SAP, characteristics are attributes that define the properties of a material, while classes are used to group materials with similar characteristics.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.