How To Fix OD899 - Max. batch size must be greater than or equal to increment batch size.

OD899 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Max. batch size must be greater than or equal to increment batch size.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD899 - Max. batch size must be greater than or equal to increment batch size. ?

  The SAP error message OD899, which states "Max. batch size must be greater than or equal to increment batch size," typically occurs in the context of batch management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the maximum batch size defined for a particular process or material is less than the increment batch size, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The maximum batch size (the largest quantity that can be produced or processed in one batch) is set lower than the increment batch size (the smallest quantity that can be produced or processed in one batch).
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of batch sizes in the material master or production order, incorrect values may have been entered.
  Master Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data settings for the material or production process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Size Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02) and check the batch size