How To Fix QM688 - Activity terminated: Batch missing for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Activity terminated: Batch missing for material &1

What causes this issue?

At least for material &V1& of material list a batch is required but not
maintained.

System Response

The current action box activity has been terminated without changes.

How to fix this error?

Add a respective batch to all materials of the material list for which
batch maintenance is obligatory, before you perform the current action
box activity.
Call the action box activity to add or change material of the material
list to maintain the batch

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM688 - Activity terminated: Batch missing for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message QM688, which states "Activity terminated: Batch missing for material &1," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes when the system cannot find a batch for a specified material. This can happen during various operations, such as inspection lot processing, where a batch is required for the material being inspected.
  Causes:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question may not have batch management activated, or the batch management settings may not be correctly configured.
  Missing Batch: There may be no batch available for the material in the specified plant/storage location.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in batch determination.
  Batch Status: The batch may exist but could be in a status that prevents it from being used (e.g., blocked, expired).
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The batch may not exist in the plant or storage location being referenced in the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Batch Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that batch management is activated for the material in the material master (MM02).
  Verify that the material type supports batch management.
  
  
  
  Verify Batch Availability:
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check if a batch exists for the material in the relevant plant/storage location.
  If no batch exists, you may need to create a new batch or ensure that the material is received into stock.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for any inconsistencies or missing information related to batch management.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, and Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Check Batch Status:
  
  If a batch exists, check its status to ensure it is not blocked or restricted from use.
  You can check the batch status in the batch management view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Inspect Plant/Storage Location:
  
  Confirm that you are referencing the correct plant and storage location in your transaction.
  Ensure that the batch is available in the specified location.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MSC3N - Display Batch
  MB52 - List of Stock on Hand
  
  
  Batch Management Documentation: Review SAP documentation on batch management for detailed configuration and usage guidelines.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to batch management and error QM688.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.