How To Fix MILL_PC224 - Material &1 is not subject to batch management in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC - Mill: Message Pool for Confirmations

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Material &1 is not subject to batch management in plant &2

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What causes this issue?

Material &V1& does not require batch management in plant &V2&.
However, you can only assign a process batch to an order item if the
material in the order item requires batch management.

System Response

The function is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Assign the process batch to an order item whose material requires batch
management.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC224 - Material &1 is not subject to batch management in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC224 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not subject to batch management in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically arises when you attempt to perform operations that require batch management for a material that has not been configured for it.
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material in question is not set up for batch management in the material master data. This means that the system does not recognize it as a batch-managed material.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant where the operation is being performed does not have batch management enabled for that specific material.
  Transaction Context: The operation being performed (e.g., goods movement, production order) requires batch management, but the material is not configured accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data 1" and "Plant Data / Storage" views.
  Ensure that the "Batch Management" checkbox is selected for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Enable Batch Management:
  
  If the material is not set for batch management, you can enable it by:
  
  Going to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the "Plant Data / Storage" view.
  Select the checkbox for "Batch Management" and save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the batch management settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the configuration in the following areas:
  
  Batch management settings in the material master.
  Batch determination settings in the relevant configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on batch management and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is particularly useful for industries where product quality and traceability are critical (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food and beverage).
  Material Master Views: Understanding the different views in the material master is crucial for effective configuration and management of materials.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.