How To Fix LOBM_MESSAGES057 - Automatic batch number allocation is inactive or not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOBM_MESSAGES - Message class for LOBM services

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Automatic batch number allocation is inactive or not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOBM_MESSAGES057 - Automatic batch number allocation is inactive or not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message LOBM_MESSAGES057 indicates that automatic batch number allocation is either inactive or not allowed in the system. This error typically occurs during processes that involve batch management, such as goods movements, production orders, or inventory management.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  
  Batch Management Settings: The configuration for batch management may not be set up correctly. Automatic batch allocation might be disabled in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not be set up to allow for automatic batch allocation. This can be due to the batch management settings in the material master record.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used for the transaction may not allow for automatic batch allocation.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions that involve automatic batch allocation.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch Management Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant settings for batch management.
  Ensure that automatic batch allocation is enabled for the relevant processes.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data / Storage" views to ensure that batch management is activated for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it allows for automatic batch allocation.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction that involves batch allocation.
  
  
  
  Batch Determination Procedure:
  
  If applicable, check the batch determination procedure assigned to the material and ensure it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C (Goods Movement)
  
  
  
  Batch Management: 
  
  Understand the concept of batch management in SAP, which allows for tracking and managing inventory in batches.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to batch management and automatic batch allocation.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on batch management and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.