How To Fix LOBM_ODATA_MSG037 - Automatic batch number assignment is inactive or not allowed

LOBM_ODATA_MSG037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOBM_ODATA_MSG037 - Automatic batch number assignment is inactive or not allowed ?

  The SAP error message LOBM_ODATA_MSG037 indicates that the automatic batch number assignment is either inactive or not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that require batch numbers for inventory management.
  Cause
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question may not have batch management activated in its material master data.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for batch management may not allow for automatic batch number assignment. This can be due to settings in the material type or plant settings.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using may not support automatic batch number assignment.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform operations that involve batch number assignment.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if batch management is activated for the material. Ensure