How To Fix M3552 - Material & does not need to be handled in batches

M3552 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Material & does not need to be handled in batches

What causes this issue?

You have specified a material that is not managed in batches.

System Response

No batches can therefore be created for the material.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create batches for this particular material, you must
first set the indicator that specifies that the material is to be
managed in batches in the material master record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M3552 - Details

• The SAP error message M3552, which states "Material & does not need to be handled in batches," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves batch management for a material that is not set up to be managed in batches. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question is not configured for batch management in the material master record. This means that the material is set to be managed without batches.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute (e.g., goods movement, production order, etc.) requires batch management, but the material is not set up for it.
  Batch Management Indicator: The batch management indicator in the material master (under the "Basic Data" or "Plant Data/Storage" views) is not activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data/Storage" views to