How To Fix V4142 - Reference document &1, &2 has batch &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Reference document &1, &2 has batch &3.

What causes this issue?

The batch number in the preceding item is different to the batch number
in the current item.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the batch number you entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4142 - Reference document &1, &2 has batch &3. ?

  The SAP error message V4142 typically indicates an issue related to batch management in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or inventory management. The message suggests that there is a problem with a reference document (like a sales order or delivery) that is associated with a specific batch.
  Cause:
  The error message V4142 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Batch Not Found: The specified batch number does not exist in the system or is not available for the material in question.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., blocked, expired).
  Batch Assignment: The batch may not be correctly assigned to the reference document, or there may be inconsistencies in the batch determination process.
  Document Flow Issues: There may be issues with the document flow, such as missing or incomplete documents that reference the batch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V4142 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch Availability:
  
  Verify that the batch number specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check the batch status and details.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Status:
  
  Ensure that the batch is not blocked or in a status that prevents its use. If it is blocked, you may need to change its status or use a different batch.
  
  
  
  Check Document Assignment:
  
  Review the reference document (e.g., sales order, delivery) to ensure that the batch is correctly assigned. You can check the batch determination settings in the material master or the sales order.
  
  
  
  Batch Determination Configuration:
  
  If the issue is related to batch determination, review the configuration settings in the system. Ensure that the batch determination procedure is correctly set up for the material and sales document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MSC3N - Display Batch
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  VL03N - Display Outbound Delivery
  
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including batch creation, status management, and assignment to documents.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to batch management and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the V4142 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.