How To Fix LB803 - Batch number cannot be assigned

LB803 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Batch number cannot be assigned

What causes this issue?

Due to the formation of internal batch numbers, part of the number is
overwritten.

System Response

The number range set for internal batch number assignment is too large.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Number ranges have to be defined in such a way that no characters are
lost through the formation of batch numbers. If this is not possible,
You have to assign batch numbers a different way.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

LB803 - Details

• The SAP error message LB803, which states "Batch number cannot be assigned," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP. This error can arise for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes and their corresponding solutions:
  Causes of Error LB803
  
  
  Batch Not Available: The batch number you are trying to assign may not exist or may not be available for the material in question.
  
  
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be assigned (e.g., it could be blocked or marked for deletion).
  
  
  Batch Management Settings: The material may not be set up for batch management, or the batch management settings may not be correctly configured.
  
  
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The batch may not be valid for the specific plant or storage location you are working with.
  
  
  Batch Determination Issues: If batch determination is being used, there may