How To Fix MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC013 - Property &1 is not allowed; material &2 is not batch managed in plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Property &1 is not allowed; material &2 is not batch managed in plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC013 - Property &1 is not allowed; material &2 is not batch managed in plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC013 indicates that there is an issue with the material management process, specifically related to batch management in the context of an OData API call. Here’s a breakdown of the error message components and potential solutions:
  Cause of the Error
  
  
  Batch Management Setting: The error occurs when you attempt to perform an operation (like goods movement or inventory management) on a material that is not configured for batch management in the specified plant. The message indicates that the property you are trying to access or modify is not allowed because the material is not set up to handle batches.
  
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question (identified by &2) is not marked as batch-managed in the material master data for the specified plant (identified by &3). This means that the system does not expect batch-related information for this material.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the settings for the material in question.
  Verify the "Batch Management" field in the relevant views (usually in the Basic Data or Plant Data/Storage view).
  If the material should be batch-managed, you need to update the material master to enable batch management.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If the material is indeed supposed to be batch-managed, you can change the settings in the material master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material.
  Navigate to the appropriate view and enable batch management.
  
  
  If the material should not be batch-managed, ensure that your API call does not include batch-related properties.
  
  
  
  Review API Call:
  
  If you are using an OData API, review the payload being sent in the API call. Ensure that you are not including batch-related properties for materials that are not batch-managed.
  Adjust the API request to align with the material's configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to batch management and OData APIs for further guidance on how to handle materials and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for tracking and managing materials in batches, which is essential for industries where product traceability is critical (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food and beverage).
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that define how materials are managed in different contexts (e.g., purchasing, inventory management).
  OData API: OData (Open Data Protocol) is a standard protocol used to create and consume RESTful APIs. In SAP, OData services are often used to interact with business data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your material management processes function correctly.