How To Fix LP085 - Material &1 requires a batch specification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LP - WM-PP interface

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Material &1 requires a batch specification

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& requires batch handling. Material staging for materials
subject to batch handling can only take place if the <GL:batch>batch</>
was specified in the order.

How to fix this error?

Determine the batch in the order before requesting WM material staging.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LP085 - Material &1 requires a batch specification ?

  The SAP error message LP085 indicates that a material requires a batch specification, but one has not been provided or is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of batch management, where certain materials are managed in batches for tracking and quality control purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Requirement: The material in question is set up to require batch management, meaning it needs to have a batch specification defined in the system.
  Missing Batch Specification: The batch specification for the material is either not created or not assigned correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The material master data may not be configured correctly to handle batch specifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to ensure that batch management is activated for the material.
  Ensure that the "Batch Management" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  
  Create/Assign Batch Specification:
  
  If a batch specification is missing, you need to create one. This can be done using transaction code C202 (Batch Specification).
  Ensure that the batch specification is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for batch management in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant settings under "Logistics - General" > "Batch Management" to ensure that the system is set up correctly for batch management.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Determination:
  
  If batch determination is involved, ensure that the batch determination procedure is correctly set up and that the necessary conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on batch specifications and management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking of materials in batches, which is essential for industries where quality control and traceability are critical (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food and beverage).
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that define how a material is managed in different contexts (e.g., purchasing, inventory management).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  C202: Create Batch Specification
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LP085 error and ensure that the material has the necessary batch specification in place.