How To Fix M7042 - Batch & & & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Batch & & & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

For material &V1&, you have entered a
<DS:GLOS.3526BFBFAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>batch</> that does not exist
in plant &V2&, storage location &V3&.

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?

If this error has occurred during the entry of a reservation, you can
do the following:
Enter the reservation without specifying the batch. The reservation can
be posted on a non-batch-specific basis. The batch is not determined
until the goods movement is posted.
If you wish to reserve a certain batch, you can call up the
<DS:GLOS.3526C0C4AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>stock overview</> to
<DS:TRAN.MMBE>display</> a list of existing batches.
If this error occurred on entry of a physical inventory document, you
can do the following:
Do not enter a batch. The system will automatically determine all
batches that can be included in the physical inventory document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7042 - Batch & & & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M7042, which states "Batch & & & & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to process a batch that the system cannot find in the database. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or production processes.
  Causes:
  
  Batch Not Created: The batch you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Batch Deletion: The batch may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Batch Number: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the batch number you are trying to use.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., blocked or expired).
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The batch may exist, but not in the plant or storage location you are working with.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Batch Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check if the batch exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are entering the correct batch number.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Status:
  
  If the batch exists, check its status to ensure it is not blocked or expired.
  You can check the status in the batch master data.
  
  
  
  Create Batch:
  
  If the batch does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch) or through the relevant material management transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct plant and storage location where the batch is supposed to exist.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings:
  
  Check the material master settings to ensure that batch management is activated for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how to create, manage, and delete batches.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data settings, especially the batch management views.
  Transaction Codes: Learn about relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview) to check stock levels and batch information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7042 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.