How To Fix VBDOCUBATCH005 - Cannot reverse with MBST since document contains documentary batches

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBDOCUBATCH - Documentary Batch

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Cannot reverse with MBST since document contains documentary batches

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to cancel a document in which at least one of the
items was originally posted with a documentary batch.

System Response

The MB* transactions are not released for documentary batches, so the
requested operation is rejected. For more information, see the SAP
documentation.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the document with transaction MIGO, for example. If the original
document was posted with reference to a special process, use the
appropriate transaction (transaction VL09 if the document was posted
with reference to a delivery, for example).

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBDOCUBATCH005 - Cannot reverse with MBST since document contains documentary batches ?

  The SAP error message VBDOCUBATCH005 indicates that you are trying to reverse a document using the transaction MBST (which is used for reversing material documents), but the document you are attempting to reverse contains documentary batches. This situation arises when the material document involves batch-managed materials, and the system has specific rules regarding how these batches can be handled.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The material document you are trying to reverse includes items that are managed in batches.
  The system does not allow the reversal of documents that contain batch-managed items using the MBST transaction due to the complexity of managing batch information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Document: First, identify the material document number that you are trying to reverse and check the items within it to see which ones are batch-managed.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Instead of using MBST, you may need to use a different transaction that is designed to handle batch-managed materials. For example:
  
  MB1A: Use this transaction to post a goods issue for the batch-managed material.
  MB1B: Use this transaction for transferring the batch-managed material.
  MB1C: Use this transaction for other types of inventory adjustments.
  
  
  
  Batch Management Transactions: If you need to reverse a goods movement for batch-managed materials, consider using:
  
  MIGO: This transaction allows for more complex movements and can handle batch-managed materials more effectively. You can select the appropriate action (e.g., "Return Delivery" or "Transfer Posting") based on your needs.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Status: Ensure that the batch status is appropriate for the reversal. If the batch is blocked or has other restrictions, you may need to resolve those issues first.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific procedures related to batch management and document reversal in your organization's SAP environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how batches are created, managed, and the implications for inventory transactions.
  Material Document Flow: Familiarize yourself with the flow of material documents in SAP, especially how they relate to inventory management and batch handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and successfully manage the reversal of the document containing documentary batches.