How To Fix M3559 - Batch & already exists

M3559 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Batch & already exists

What causes this issue?

You wanted to create a batch that already exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entry.

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M3559 - Details

• The SAP error message M3559, which states "Batch & already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create a batch record in the system, but a batch with the same identifier already exists in the database. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods receipt, production, or inventory management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Batch Number: The most common cause is that the batch number you are trying to create or use is already in the system.
  Incorrect Batch Number Assignment: The system may be configured to automatically generate batch numbers, and there may be a conflict with the existing batch numbers.
  Batch Management Settings: The settings for batch management in the material master may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Batches: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MSC3N (Display Batch) to check if the batch number already exists for the material in question.
  Use a Different Batch Number: If