How To Fix MILL_KONF_IN_PURCH013 - You are processing an invent.-managed item that is not handled in batches

MILL_KONF_IN_PURCH013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_KONF_IN_PURCH - Messages for Configuration in the Purchase Order

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You are processing an invent.-managed item that is not handled in batches

What causes this issue?

You want to change the configuration of an purchase order item whose
material is not be handled in batches. As the batch assignment is
missing, differently configured materials may end up being managed in
the same stock.

System Response

The system permits the change but a warning message appears.

How to fix this error?

To ensure that materials not handled in batches are managed separately,
you must not change any characteristics needed to distinguish different
types of stock (for example, in MRP).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_KONF_IN_PURCH013 - You are processing an invent.-managed item that is not handled in batches ?

  The SAP error message MILL_KONF_IN_PURCH013 indicates that you are trying to process an inventory-managed item that is not configured to be handled in batches. This typically occurs in scenarios involving purchasing or inventory management where batch management is expected but not properly set up for the item in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question is not set up for batch management in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material type or plant may not support batch management.
  Item Category: The item category used in the purchasing document may require batch management, but the material is not configured accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views to see if batch management is activated.
  If batch management is required, you can activate it by changing the material type