How To Fix MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC012 - Material &1 is not batch managed in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC - Messages for Material Document OData API

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Material &1 is not batch managed in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC012 - Material &1 is not batch managed in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC012 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not batch-managed in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires batch management for a material that is not configured as such in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material in question is not set up to be batch-managed in the material master data. This means that the system does not expect to track inventory for this material in batches.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The batch management setting may be configured at the plant level, and the specific plant does not have batch management enabled for the material.
  Transaction Type: The operation you are trying to perform (e.g., goods movement, inventory management) may require batch management, but the material is not set up accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views for the material in the specified plant.
  Ensure that the "Batch Management" checkbox is selected if you want to manage this material in batches.
  
  
  
  Enable Batch Management:
  
  If the material should be batch-managed, you can enable batch management by changing the material type or adjusting the settings in the material master.
  You may need to create a new material with batch management enabled if the current material cannot be changed.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings allow for batch management for the material type in question.
  Check the configuration in the Customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Batch Management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the material master or if you do not have the necessary authorizations, consult with your SAP functional team or system administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for tracking inventory in batches, which is particularly useful for materials that have expiration dates, quality control requirements, or other characteristics that necessitate batch tracking.
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP have different characteristics and settings, including whether they can be batch-managed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Access Customizing settings
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material is correctly configured for batch management if that is required for your business processes.