How To Fix MILL093 - Default value cannot be changed to "single-unit batches forbidden"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL - Messages in IS Mill Products

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Default value cannot be changed to "single-unit batches forbidden"

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the single-unit batch default value to
<ZK>Single-unit batches
</> <ZK>forbidden</>.
Single-unit batches already exist for this material.

System Response

The <ZK>single-unit batch</> default cannot be changed to this value.

How to fix this error?

While single-unit batches exist you can only change the default value
to
<ZK>single-unit batches</> <ZK>allowed</> <ZK>but</> <ZK>not</>
<ZK>proposed</>
<ZK>single-unit batches</> <ZK>allowed</> <ZK>and</> <ZK>proposed</>
<ZK>Single-unit batch management</>
To change the default value to <ZK>single-unit batches</> <ZK>forbidden
</> you have to archive the batches and their stocks and documents.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL093 - Default value cannot be changed to "single-unit batches forbidden" ?

  The SAP error message MILL093, which states "Default value cannot be changed to 'single-unit batches forbidden'," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that are managed in batches. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the batch management settings and the configuration of the material or the production process.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Settings: The material in question may be set up to allow single-unit batches, but the system is trying to change this setting to "forbidden," which is not allowed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the material master or the batch management settings in the system.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may have restrictions that prevent changing the batch management settings.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to batch management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the batch management settings for the material.
  Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements and that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SPRO transaction under "Logistics - General" > "Batch Management" to ensure that the settings for batch management are correctly defined.
  Verify if the material type allows for the desired batch management settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is related to user authorizations, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your version of SAP or any known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing in a Development Environment:
  
  If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including the different types of batch management (e.g., single-unit batches, multiple-unit batches).
  Material Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material types in SAP and their respective settings related to batch management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Review the roles and authorizations assigned to users who are attempting to make changes to batch management settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MILL093 error and implement a suitable solution.