How To Fix M3773 - Batch & is already assigned to another material

M3773 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 773

• Message text: Batch & is already assigned to another material

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a batch for the specified material.
However, the batch number has already been assigned to another
material.

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?

Please correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3773 - Batch & is already assigned to another material ?

  The SAP error message M3773, which states "Batch & is already assigned to another material," typically occurs in the context of batch management within SAP. This error indicates that the specific batch you are trying to assign to a material is already linked to a different material in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Assignment: The batch you are trying to use has already been assigned to another material. In SAP, batches are unique identifiers for specific quantities of materials, and they cannot be shared between different materials.
  Incorrect Material Number: There may be a mistake in the material number you are trying to assign the batch to, leading to confusion in the system.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts the reassignment of batches once they have been used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Batch Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check the