How To Fix M7654 - In future, batches are to be managed uniquely at material level

M7654 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 654

• Message text: In future, batches are to be managed uniquely at material level

What causes this issue?

The level of batch definition has been changed. In future, batch numbers
are to be assigned uniquely at material level (cross-plant).

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

Due to this change, conversion of the batch master records is
required. This conversion has not been carried out yet.

System Response

How to fix this error?

When assigning a batch number that already exists in another plant,
please note that, after conversion of the two batches, only one them
will continue to exist.
If possible, enter a batch number that does not exist in any other
plant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7654 - In future, batches are to be managed uniquely at material level ?

  The SAP error message M7654 indicates that the system is configured to require unique batch management at the material level, but the current settings or data do not comply with this requirement. This error typically arises in scenarios where batch management is enabled for a material, but the system encounters a situation where it cannot uniquely identify a batch.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material in question is set up for batch management, but there may be inconsistencies in how batches are defined or managed.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be correctly configured to handle unique batches.
  Batch Determination: The system may be trying to process a transaction that requires unique batch identification, but the batches available do not meet this requirement.
  Stock Overview: There may be multiple batches of the same material that are not uniquely identified, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code