How To Fix LB401 - The batch level in the target system is defined at plant level

LB401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 401

• Message text: The batch level in the target system is defined at plant level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB401 - The batch level in the target system is defined at plant level ?

  The SAP error message LB401 indicates that there is a mismatch in the batch level definition between the source and target systems during a batch transfer or when performing certain operations involving batches. Specifically, it means that the target system is set up to manage batches at the plant level, while the source system may have a different configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Level Configuration: The target system is configured to handle batches at the plant level, which means that batches are unique to each plant. If the source system is set up differently (e.g., at the storage location level), this can lead to conflicts.
  Data Transfer Issues: When transferring data (e.g., during a migration or integration process), the batch level settings in the source and target systems must match. If they do not, this error can occur.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to batch management between the two