How To Fix LB802 - Save order before batch number assignment

LB802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Save order before batch number assignment

What causes this issue?

The system has to determine a production order number before it can
accept the production order number as a batch number. It cannot do so
until the order is saved.

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?

Save the production order.
Choose <ZH>Create batch</> again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB802 - Save order before batch number assignment ?

  The SAP error message LB802: "Save order before batch number assignment" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production order processing when you are trying to assign a batch number to a material document or production order that has not yet been saved. This error is common in scenarios where batch management is enabled for materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because SAP requires that the order or document must be saved before you can assign a batch number. This is a safeguard to ensure that the batch assignment is linked to a valid and persistent document in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LB802 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Order/Document: Before attempting to assign a batch number, ensure that you have saved the order or document you are working on. This can usually be done by clicking the "Save" button in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Re-attempt Batch Assignment: After saving the order, try to