How To Fix M7047 - Material & in plant & not managed in batches

M7047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Material & in plant & not managed in batches

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is subject neither to <GL:batch>batch management</> nor
to <GL:split_valuation>split valuation</> in plant &V2&.
In consequence:
you cannot enter a batch in the case of a goods movement or a physical
inventory, and
you cannot perform any functions involving batches (for example,
display batch stocks).

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 you have entered a batch, cancel the entry.
If you have called up a function involving batches, choose another
function.
INCLUDE MB_NA_MM03

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7047 - Material & in plant & not managed in batches ?

  The SAP error message M7047, which states "Material & in plant & not managed in batches," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction involving a material that is not set up for batch management in the specified plant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question is not configured to be managed in batches in the material master data.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The batch management setting may be activated at the company code level but not at the plant level for the specific material.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform (e.g., goods movement, inventory management) requires batch management, but the material is not set up accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views to see if the batch management indicator is set.
  If it is not set, you