How To Fix LB402 - The batch level in the target system is defined at material level

LB402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 402

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

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LB402 - Details

• The SAP error message LB402 indicates that there is a mismatch in the batch level definition between the source and target systems during a batch transfer or movement. Specifically, it means that the target system is set to manage batches at the material level, while the source system may have a different configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Level Configuration: The target system is configured to handle batches at the material level, which means that batches are managed for each material individually. This can lead to issues if the source system is set up differently (e.g., at the plant level or storage location level).
  Inconsistent Settings: The inconsistency in batch management settings between the two systems can arise from differences in configuration during system setup or changes made after the systems were initially configured.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are transferring data (e.g., during a migration or integration process), the batch level settings must be compatible between