How To Fix M8701 - Error generating batch input: Transact. MM02, screen SAPMM03M0070

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Error generating batch input: Transact. MM02, screen SAPMM03M0070

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8701 - Error generating batch input: Transact. MM02, screen SAPMM03M0070 ?

  The SAP error message M8701, which states "Error generating batch input: Transact. MM02, screen SAPMM03M0070," typically occurs during the execution of a batch input session for transaction MM02 (Change Material) in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that there was an issue with the batch input session, which is used to automate data entry in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Field Mapping Issues: The fields in the batch input session may not be correctly mapped to the corresponding fields in the MM02 transaction.
  Missing Data: Required fields may be missing data, leading to the failure of the batch input session.
  Screen Variants: If there are screen variants or customizations in the MM02 transaction, they may not be compatible with the batch input session.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the batch input may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions in MM02.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as system performance problems or temporary unavailability of the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Mapping: Review the field mapping in the batch input session to ensure that all required fields are correctly populated.
  Validate Input Data: Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled with valid data before executing the batch input session.
  Review Screen Variants: If there are any custom screen variants, check if they are causing the issue. You may need to adjust the batch input to align with the customizations.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute transaction MM02. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the batch input session to identify the exact point of failure. You can use transaction SM35 to analyze the batch input session logs for more details.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM02 (Change Material), SM35 (Batch Input Monitoring), SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Batch Input Sessions: These are used to automate data entry in SAP and can be created using transaction codes like SHDB (Batch Input Recorder).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on transaction MM02 and batch input processing.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.