How To Fix N2M151 - Info: Purch. and sales-side items belong to different batches

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: N2M - Global Trade: Item Category Management

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Info: Purch. and sales-side items belong to different batches

What causes this issue?

The sales side item &V1& belongs to batch &V2&, and the sales-side item
&V3& belongs to batch &V4&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M151 - Info: Purch. and sales-side items belong to different batches ?

  The SAP error message N2M151 indicates that there is a mismatch between the purchase-side and sales-side items in terms of batch management. This typically occurs in scenarios where batch management is enabled for materials, and the system detects that the batches associated with the purchase order and the sales order do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Different Batches: The most common cause of this error is that the material being sold (sales order) is linked to a different batch than the one that was received (purchase order).
  Batch Management Settings: The material may have been set up with batch management, and the batches used in the purchase and sales processes are not aligned.
  Stock Transfer Issues: If there was a stock transfer or movement that did not properly account for batch information, it could lead to this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the batch management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Assignment: Verify the batches assigned to both the purchase order and the sales order. Ensure that they are the same or that the correct batch is being used.
  Adjust Sales Order: If the sales order is referencing a batch that is not available or is different from the one in the purchase order, you may need to adjust the sales order to reference the correct batch.
  Review Stock Levels: Check the stock levels for the material in question to ensure that the correct batch is available for sale.
  Batch Determination: If batch determination is being used, ensure that the configuration is set up correctly to select the appropriate batch for sales orders.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to batch management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how batches are created, assigned, and managed.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material to ensure that batch management settings are correctly configured.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP logistics and batch management.