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

LOBM_MESSAGES057 - Overview

• 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