How To Fix LE_SHP_BF_EAN128020 - Batch &3 for material &1 does not exist in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LE_SHP_BF_EAN128 - Messages for development class LE_SHP_BF_EAN128

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Batch &3 for material &1 does not exist in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LE_SHP_BF_EAN128020 - Batch &3 for material &1 does not exist in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message LE_SHP_BF_EAN128020 indicates that there is an issue related to batch management for a specific material in a particular plant. The message states that the batch specified for the material does not exist in the specified plant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Batch Not Created: The batch for the specified material has not been created in the plant.
  Incorrect Batch Number: The batch number being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Plant-Specific Data: The material may not have been extended to the specified plant, or the batch may not be valid for that plant.
  Batch Management Settings: The material may not be set up for batch management in the plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Batch Creation:
  
  Verify if the batch for the material exists in the specified plant. You can do this by using transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check if the batch is created.
  If the batch does not exist, create it using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specified material in the plant using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Ensure that the material is extended to the correct plant and that batch management is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Number:
  
  Ensure that the batch number being used is correct. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material is set up for batch management in the plant. This can be checked in the material master under the "Plant Data / Storage" view.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may need to investigate the issue in more detail.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how to create and manage batches.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data structure and how it relates to batch management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message LE_SHP_BF_EAN128020.