How To Fix /SCWM/CORE_API102 - Batch number &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CORE_API -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Batch number &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CORE_API102 - Batch number &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CORE_API102 Batch number &1 is not permitted typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the batch number being used in a transaction. This error indicates that the specified batch number is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Batch Status: The batch number may be in a status that does not permit its use (e.g., blocked, expired, or not released).
  Batch Management Settings: The batch may not be assigned to the material or may not be valid for the specific plant/storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified batch.
  Batch Number Not Found: The batch number may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the batch management or warehouse management that restrict the use of certain batches.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Batch Status: Verify the status of the batch number in the system. You can do this by navigating to the batch management transaction (e.g., using transaction code MSC3N to display batch details) and checking if the batch is blocked or has any restrictions.
  
  
  Validate Batch Assignment: Ensure that the batch is correctly assigned to the material and is valid for the specific plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the batch. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Check for Existence: Confirm that the batch number exists in the system and has not been deleted or archived.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to batch management and warehouse management to ensure that there are no restrictions on the use of the batch.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to batch management and the specific error message for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MSC3N (Display Batch), MM03 (Display Material), and LB03 (Display Transfer Order) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.