How To Fix LB404 - Automatic number assignment is not active. Please enter batch.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Automatic number assignment is not active. Please enter batch.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB404 - Automatic number assignment is not active. Please enter batch. ?

  The SAP error message LB404: Automatic number assignment is not active. Please enter batch. typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is configured not to automatically assign batch numbers for the material in question, and as a result, the user must manually enter a batch number when performing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material in question is set up for batch management, but the automatic batch number assignment feature is not activated in the system settings.
  Transaction Context: The error often arises during transactions that require a batch number, such as goods movements, production orders, or inventory management.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the appropriate settings for batch management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data / Storage" views to ensure that batch management is correctly configured for the material.
  Ensure that the "Batch Management" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  
  Activate Automatic Batch Number Assignment:
  
  If you want the system to automatically assign batch numbers, you need to configure this in the relevant settings.
  Go to the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Batch Management > Define Batch Management.
  Ensure that the automatic batch number assignment is activated for the relevant material types and plants.
  
  
  
  Manual Entry:
  
  If automatic assignment is not required or desired, you can manually enter a batch number during the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction and access batch management features.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be affecting batch management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature 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.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to batch management and error LB404.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that batch management is functioning as intended in your SAP system.