How To Fix VBDOCUBATCH104 - No documentary batches - Material &1, plant &2 not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBDOCUBATCH - Documentary Batch

• Message number: 104

• Message text: No documentary batches - Material &1, plant &2 not active

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for Batch Management or in the Business Add-In
(BAdI) you have defined that no documentary batches should be entered
for material &V1& and plant &V2&.
Therefore, you cannot enter any documentary batches in this function.

System Response

The system first checks the settings for the material type in
Customizing and then in the BAdI method PRODUCT_CHANGE.
Even if you have defined the entry of documentary batches for this
material type, you can use the BAdI method to control that no
documentary batches can be entered for certain material/plant
combinations.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings you have made in Customizing for
<LS>Batch Management</>:
<DS:SIMG.V_T134_DOCUBATCH>Define Entry per Material Type</>
<DS:SIMG.DOCUBATCH_PRODUCT>BAdI: Documentary Batch</>

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBDOCUBATCH104 - No documentary batches - Material &1, plant &2 not active ?

  The SAP error message VBDOCUBATCH104 indicates that there are no documentary batches available for the specified material and plant combination. This error typically arises in the context of batch management and inventory management within SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that require batch tracking.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Batch Management: The material in question may not have batch management activated for the specified plant. This means that the system does not recognize any batches associated with that material in that plant.
  No Existing Batches: There may simply be no batches created for the material in the specified plant.
  Batch Status: The existing batches may be inactive or blocked, preventing their use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or batch management settings that prevent the system from recognizing available batches.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the specified material and check the "Plant Data / Storage" view.
  Ensure that batch management is activated for the material in the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Create Batches:
  
  If no batches exist, you can create a new batch for the material using transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch).
  Ensure that the batch is created in the correct plant and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Status:
  
  Use transaction code MSC2N (Change Batch) to check the status of existing batches. Ensure that they are not blocked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for batch management in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration settings for batch management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights into batch management and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage batches for the specified material and plant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking of materials in batches, which is essential for industries that require strict quality control and traceability.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, and it plays a crucial role in inventory management and production planning.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  MSC2N: Change Batch
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.