How To Fix /SCWM/RF_DE086 - 'New Item' function is only allowed for products with batches

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_DE -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: 'New Item' function is only allowed for products with batches

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE086 - 'New Item' function is only allowed for products with batches ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE086 'New Item' function is only allowed for products with batches typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to create a new item in a warehouse task or during a goods movement process. This error indicates that the system is configured to only allow the creation of new items for products that are managed in batches.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Requirement: The product you are trying to create a new item for is not set up for batch management in the system. The system is configured to restrict the creation of new items to only those products that are batch-managed.
  Product Master Data: The product master data may not have the batch management indicator set, which means the system does not recognize it as a batch-managed product.
  Warehouse Configuration: The warehouse configuration may have specific settings that enforce batch management for certain operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP EWM and verify if the batch management indicator is set for the product in question.
  If it is not set, you may need to enable batch management for that product.
  
  
  
  Enable Batch Management:
  
  If the product should be batch-managed, you can enable batch management in the product master data. This typically involves setting the appropriate fields in the material master (MM) or product master (EWM).
  Ensure that the batch management settings are correctly configured in the material master (transaction MM02) under the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data / Storage" views.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Settings:
  
  Check the warehouse settings to ensure that they align with your business processes. If batch management is required for certain products, ensure that the warehouse configuration reflects this requirement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to batch management and product setup in EWM to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to create the new item has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management in SAP: Batch management is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of inventory in batches. This is particularly important for industries where product quality and traceability are critical.
  EWM Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in SAP EWM related to batch management and product handling can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can also reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create new items for batch-managed products in SAP EWM.