How To Fix SGT_01120 - Batch management is mandatory for material &1, plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Batch management is mandatory for material &1, plant &2

What causes this issue?

You have marked the plant as relevant to
<DS:GLOS.52B4FFCC5E910882E10000000A421392>segmentation</> for a
material and have defined the segmentation scope as 1. Batch management
is mandatory if the segmentation scope is 1.

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?

Make an entry in <ZK>Batch Management</> field when you select a plant
as relevant to segmentation for a material with segmentation scope 1.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01120 - Batch management is mandatory for material &1, plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01120 indicates that batch management is mandatory for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like creating a purchase order, goods movement, or production order) for a material that is configured to require batch management, but the necessary settings or data are not in place.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Requirement: The material in question is set up to require batch management, which means that it must be managed in batches for inventory and tracking purposes.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the specified material and plant may not have the batch management settings correctly configured.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings may not be aligned with the batch management requirements for the material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number and plant.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data / Storage" views.
  Ensure that the "Batch Management" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  
  Configure Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is not activated, you may need to activate it for the material.
  You can do this by using Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material) and navigating to the relevant views to enable batch management.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Management Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the batch management settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the configuration in the following areas:
  
  Material Type: Ensure that the material type allows for batch management.
  Plant Settings: Check if the plant settings allow for batch management for the specific material type.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Activation:
  
  If the material is intended to be managed in batches, ensure that the batch management is properly activated in the system configuration (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Material Management > Inventory Management and Physical Inventory > Batch Management > Activate Batch Management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is essential for industries where traceability is critical (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food and beverage).
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that define how materials are managed in different contexts (e.g., purchasing, inventory, sales).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SGT_01120 error and ensure that the material is properly configured for batch management in the specified plant.