How To Fix V1281 - Material &1 in item &2 is not handled in batches.

V1281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Material &1 in item &2 is not handled in batches.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1281 - Material &1 in item &2 is not handled in batches. ?

  The SAP error message V1281 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) in a particular item (denoted as &2) is not managed in batches. This error typically occurs during processes such as sales order processing, delivery, or inventory management when the system expects batch management for the specified material but finds that it is not configured to handle batches.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question is not set up for batch management in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material type or plant settings may not allow for batch management.
  Sales Document Configuration: The sales document type or item category may require batch management, but the material is not configured accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data/Storage" views to see if batch management is activated for the material.
  If batch management is required, you can activate it by changing