How To Fix QA252 - Enter a batch number

QA252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Enter a batch number

What causes this issue?

The inspection lot was created for a material for which batch
management is required.

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?

Enter a batch number for the material

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QA252 - Details

• The SAP error message QA252, which states "Enter a batch number," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when dealing with batch management in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a batch number to proceed with a specific transaction, such as quality inspection or goods movement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Requirement: The material you are working with is set up for batch management, meaning that it requires a batch number for inventory management and quality control.
  Missing Batch Number: The user did not enter a batch number in the relevant field when trying to perform an action that requires it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the quality management module that enforce batch number entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Batch Number: When prompted with the error message, you should enter a valid batch number in the designated field. Ensure that the batch number exists in the