How To Fix MILL125 - Mat. doc. reversal not possible for single-unit batch &2 of material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL - Messages in IS Mill Products

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Mat. doc. reversal not possible for single-unit batch &2 of material &1

What causes this issue?

You are trying to reverse a material document even though stock exists
somewhere else (another stock type, storage location and so on) for
single-unit batch &V2&. Because a single-unit batch can only exist in
one place in the system, your posting is not possible.

System Response

No goods movements are possible for single-unit batch &V2&

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether stock exists for this single-unit batch somewhere else.
If it does, either this existing stock must be transferred to a
different batch, or the current posting must be made to a different
batch. Check the total stock of the batch against the conversion factor
of the batch. If there is a deviation, correct the factor for
conversion between the piece unit of measure and the base unit of
measure for the batch.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL125 - Mat. doc. reversal not possible for single-unit batch &2 of material &1 ?

  The SAP error message MILL125 indicates that a material document reversal is not possible for a single-unit batch of a specific material. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management and batch management in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Single-Unit Batch: The material in question is managed in a single-unit batch, which means that it cannot be reversed in the same way as a multi-unit batch. Single-unit batches are often used for items that are tracked individually.
  Document Status: The material document you are trying to reverse may be in a status that does not allow for reversal, such as being already processed or having subsequent documents that depend on it.
  Batch Management Settings: The configuration settings for batch management in your SAP system may restrict the reversal of certain types of batches.
  Stock Type: The stock type of the material (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may also affect the ability to reverse the document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MILL125 error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  Check Batch Management Settings: Review the batch management settings for the material in question. Ensure that the settings allow for the reversal of documents for single-unit batches.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the material document you are trying to reverse. If there are subsequent documents that depend on it, you may need to reverse those first.
  Use Alternative Methods: If the reversal is not possible, consider using alternative methods to correct the inventory, such as creating a new material document to adjust the stock.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling single-unit batches and the implications for document reversals.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understanding how batch management works in SAP is crucial, especially for materials managed in single-unit batches.
  Material Document: Familiarize yourself with the lifecycle of material documents in SAP, including how they can be created, reversed, and the implications of each action.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material document management include:
  
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  MBRL: Return Delivery
  MBST: Cancel Material Document
  
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying concepts, you should be able to address the MILL125 error effectively.