How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS209 - Material &1, Plant &2: Set Batch Management flag for Material first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS - Message class for MDG Material Access Layer

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Material &1, Plant &2: Set Batch Management flag for Material first

What causes this issue?

Batch Management flag is not set at the Material level.

System Response

System resets the Batch Management flag at Plant level.

How to fix this error?

You must first set the Batch Management flag at Material Level in the
Basic Data UIBB. Then the flag is set automatically at plant level by
default.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS209 - Material &1, Plant &2: Set Batch Management flag for Material first ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS209 indicates that there is an issue related to batch management for a material in a specific plant. The message states: "Material &1, Plant &2: Set Batch Management flag for Material first." This typically occurs in the context of Material Master data management, particularly when using SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to perform an operation (such as creating or changing a material) that requires the batch management flag to be set for the material, but the flag has not been activated. Batch management is a feature in SAP that allows for tracking and managing inventory in batches, which is essential for industries where product traceability is critical (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food and beverage).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set the batch management flag for the material in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Appropriate Views:
  
  When prompted, select the views that are relevant to your material. You will typically need to select the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data/Storage" views.
  
  
  
  Set the Batch Management Flag:
  
  Navigate to the "Plant Data/Storage" view.
  Look for the "Batch Management" section.
  Set the "Batch Management" flag (this is usually a checkbox).
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After setting the flag, save your changes to the material master record.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Once the batch management flag is set, you can re-attempt the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: Ensure that your system is properly configured for batch management. This includes settings in the material type and plant settings.
  Material Type Settings: Check if the material type allows for batch management. Some material types may not support batch management.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on batch management and material master data management.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.