How To Fix RU496 - Withdrawal posting to batch totals record is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Withdrawal posting to batch totals record is not possible

What causes this issue?

A withdrawal posting for a reservation that is marked as a batch totals
record is not possible because withdrawal postings for batch splits can
only take place with reference to split records.
This situation can arise when the batch totals record and the split
records were only created after the confirmation &V1& / &V2&. The goods
movements from the confirmation either failed or were preselected for
processing in the background job.

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?

Cancel the confirmation &V1& / &V2& of the order &V3& and then create
it again.
If necessary first check the goods movements for the original
confirmation to be able to take into account changes to the planned
goods movements (changing storage location, batch, unplanned
withdrawals). As a result of the deletion these pieces of information
can be lost.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU496 - Withdrawal posting to batch totals record is not possible ?

  The SAP error message RU496, which states "Withdrawal posting to batch totals record is not possible," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and batch management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with attempting to post a withdrawal from a batch totals record, which is not allowed under certain conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow withdrawals (e.g., it could be locked or marked as "restricted").
  Batch Management Settings: The configuration settings for batch management may not allow for the type of withdrawal being attempted.
  Inventory Management Issues: There may be discrepancies in inventory records or issues with the stock levels that prevent the withdrawal.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the withdrawal may not be configured to allow batch withdrawals.
  Batch Characteristics: If the batch has specific characteristics that are not compatible with the withdrawal process, this error may occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Batch Status: Verify the status of the batch in question. Ensure that it is not locked or restricted. You can do this by navigating to the batch management transaction (e.g., MSC3N) and checking the batch status.
  Review Batch Management Configuration: Ensure that the batch management settings in the system allow for the type of withdrawal you are trying to perform. This may involve checking the configuration in SPRO (Customizing) under Inventory Management.
  Inventory Reconciliation: Perform a reconciliation of inventory records to ensure that stock levels are accurate and that there are no discrepancies that could be causing the issue.
  Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type being used for the withdrawal. Ensure that it is configured to allow batch withdrawals.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIGO (Goods Movement), MSC3N (Display Batch), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  Batch Management Documentation: Review SAP documentation on batch management to understand the rules and configurations that govern batch postings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the withdrawal has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RU496 error and implement a solution to resolve it.