How To Fix MILL094 - Default value cannot be changed to "managed in single-unit batches"

MILL094 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL - Messages in IS Mill Products

• Message number: 094

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

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the single-unit batch default value to
<ZK>single-unit batch requirement</>.
Batches without the single-unit batch indicator already exist for this
material.

System Response

You cannot change the single-unit batch default to this value.

How to fix this error?

While batches without the single-unit batch indicator 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 batches</> <ZK>forbidden</>
To change the default value to <ZK>single-unit batch requirement</> you
have to archive the batches and their stocks and documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL094 - Default value cannot be changed to "managed in single-unit batches" ?

  The SAP error message MILL094, which states "Default value cannot be changed to 'managed in single-unit batches'," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly in the materials management (MM) or production planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of batch management for a material.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Batch Management Settings: The material in question is likely already configured to be managed in a different batch management strategy (e.g., managed in multiple-unit batches). Changing it to "managed in single-unit batches" is not allowed if there are existing batches that do not conform to this new setting.
  
  
  Existing Batch Data: If there are already batches created for the material that are not compatible with the new setting, SAP will prevent the change to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on how batches can be managed, and changing the management type may violate