How To Fix OD687 - Batch &1 does not exist for &2, material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Batch &1 does not exist for &2, material &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD687 - Batch &1 does not exist for &2, material &3 ?

  The SAP error message OD687 indicates that a specific batch of a material does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where batch management is enabled for a material, and the system is unable to find the specified batch during a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Not Created: The batch you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Batch Deletion: The batch may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Incorrect Batch Number: The batch number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Material Not Batch Managed: The material may not be set up for batch management, or the batch management settings may not be correctly configured.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The batch may exist, but not in the specified plant or storage location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check if the batch exists for the specified material and plant.
  If the batch does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch).
  
  
  
  Verify Batch Number:
  
  Ensure that the batch number you are entering is correct. Check for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Verify that the material is set up for batch management. You can check this in the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the batch management indicator is activated for the material in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, or Sales).
  
  
  
  Review Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Confirm that you are working in the correct plant and storage location where the batch is supposed to exist.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the batch management settings or if the batch should exist, consult with your inventory management or materials management team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how to create, manage, and delete batches.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  MSC2N: Change Batch
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on batch management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD687 error and ensure that the batch management process works smoothly in your SAP system.