How To Fix VBDRV046 - This batch is a sending batch in at least one derivation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBDRV - Derivation of Batch Characteristics

• Message number: 046

• Message text: This batch is a sending batch in at least one derivation

What causes this issue?

The batch you have processed sent characteristics to another batch
during at least one derivation. If this batch changes, the consistency
of the derivation cannot be guaranteed.

System Response

If changes are made to the batch, the system changes the status of the
derivations concerned.

How to fix this error?

Do not make changes to sending batches.
If you do change the batch, you should check in the derivation monitor
(transaction DVMO) how much the changes have affected existing active
derivations.

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 VBDRV046 - This batch is a sending batch in at least one derivation ?

  The SAP error message VBDRV046 indicates that a batch is being used as a sending batch in at least one derivation. This typically occurs in the context of batch management and batch derivation in SAP, particularly in the areas of production planning and inventory management.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like changing or deleting a batch) on a batch that is currently being referenced as a sending batch in a derivation process. A sending batch is a batch that is used as a source for deriving other batches, and it cannot be modified or deleted while it is still in use.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Derivation: Determine which derivation is using the batch as a sending batch. You can do this by checking the batch derivation settings or using transaction codes like COHV (for production orders) or MB52 (for stock overview) to see where the batch is being referenced.
  
  
  Check Batch Status: Ensure that the batch is not locked or in a status that prevents changes. You can check the batch status in the batch management view.
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If you need to change or delete the batch, you must first remove it from any derivation processes. This may involve:
  
  Changing the production order or process that references the batch.
  Adjusting the batch derivation settings to no longer include the batch in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to batch management and derivation to understand the implications of changing or deleting batches.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and usage.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including the concepts of sending and receiving batches.
  Batch Derivation: Familiarize yourself with the batch derivation process, which defines how batches are created or modified based on existing batches.
  Transaction Codes: Learn about relevant transaction codes that can help you analyze batch usage, such as MB1C, MB52, COHV, and others.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.