How To Fix O3060 - Batch has not been maintained for the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Batch has not been maintained for the material

What causes this issue?

The batch specified has not been maintained for the material.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry or maintain the batch for this material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3060 - Batch has not been maintained for the material ?

  The SAP error message O3060, which states "Batch has not been maintained for the material," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires batch management for a material, but the batch information has not been properly set up or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question may not have batch management activated in its material master record.
  Missing Batch: The specific batch for the material has not been created or assigned.
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The batch may not exist in the specified plant or storage location.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform (e.g., goods movement, production order) requires batch information, but it is not available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check if batch management is activated for the material in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data/Storage).
  If it is not activated, you may need to activate batch management by changing the material type or settings.
  
  
  
  Create a Batch:
  
  If batch management is activated, ensure that a batch exists for the material.
  You can create a batch using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch) or MSC2N (Change Batch) to maintain the batch details.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the batch exists in the correct plant and storage location.
  You can check this using transaction code MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) or MB1C (Other Goods Receipts).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Ensure that you are performing the correct transaction that requires batch information.
  If you are trying to perform a transaction that does not require batch management, check if the material is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to batch management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking of materials in batches, which is particularly useful for industries like pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals where tracking the production batch is critical.
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP may have different settings regarding batch management. Ensure that the material type allows for batch management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  MSC2N: Change Batch
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O3060 error and ensure that batch management is properly configured for your materials in SAP.