How To Fix /SCWM/VAS131 - Inbound delivery without batch. Please enter batch in delivery-UI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/VAS -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Inbound delivery without batch. Please enter batch in delivery-UI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/VAS131 - Inbound delivery without batch. Please enter batch in delivery-UI ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/VAS131 indicates that there is an issue with an inbound delivery that does not have a batch number assigned to it. This error typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when handling inbound deliveries that require batch management.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Requirement: The system is configured to require batch management for certain materials, and the inbound delivery does not have a batch number assigned.
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may be set up to require batch management in the material master data.
  Delivery Creation: The inbound delivery was created without specifying a batch, which is mandatory for the material type or the specific delivery process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is set to require batch management. Look under the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views.
  If batch management is required, ensure that the batch is specified in the inbound delivery.
  
  
  
  Assign a Batch:
  
  If the inbound delivery is already created, you can go to the delivery document (transaction code VL31N or VL32N) and try to assign a batch manually.
  If you are using EWM, you may need to use the appropriate transaction to manage batches in the inbound delivery.
  
  
  
  Create a New Inbound Delivery:
  
  If the current inbound delivery cannot be modified, consider creating a new inbound delivery with the batch number specified.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the batch management settings align with your business processes. This may involve checking the settings in the Warehouse Management or Extended Warehouse Management configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling batch management and inbound deliveries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a process in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is essential for industries that require strict quality control and traceability.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VL31N: Create Inbound Delivery
  VL32N: Change Inbound Delivery
  LB01: Create Batch
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to batch management and inbound deliveries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your inbound delivery process.