How To Fix LT024 - Material requires batch handling

LT024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Material requires batch handling

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT024 - Material requires batch handling ?

  The SAP error message LT024 ("Material requires batch handling") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a warehouse management operation (like transferring or picking) for a material that is configured to require batch management, but the batch information is not provided or is incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material in question is set up in the system to require batch management, meaning that it must be handled in batches.
  Missing Batch Information: When performing a transaction, the system expects batch information to be provided, but it is either missing or not specified correctly.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type being used may not be compatible with batch-managed materials.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be properly configured to handle batch management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide Batch Information: Ensure that you specify the batch number when performing the transaction. This can usually be done in the transaction screen where you enter the material details.
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