How To Fix LOBM_ODATA_MSG003 - Enter a batch

LOBM_ODATA_MSG003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOBM_ODATA_MSG - Batch Management: Common messages (not only OData)

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter a batch

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOBM_ODATA_MSG003 - Enter a batch ?

  The SAP error message LOBM_ODATA_MSG003 typically indicates that a batch number is required for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving batch management, where specific batches of materials need to be tracked for inventory management, production, or sales processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Requirement: The material you are working with is set up for batch management, meaning that it requires a batch number for transactions.
  Missing Input: The batch number field may not have been filled in the user interface or API call.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the transaction that require a batch number but are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Batch Number: Ensure that you provide a valid batch number when prompted. This can usually be done in the relevant field of the transaction or API call.
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the