How To Fix VBDRV051 - No strategy records found for batch &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBDRV - Derivation of Batch Characteristics

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No strategy records found for batch &1 &2 &3

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a derivation strategy.

System Response

No derivation can be performed.

How to fix this error?

Check whether
the Customizing settings for this derivation event are complete
both recipient and sender condition records exist

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 VBDRV051 - No strategy records found for batch &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message VBDRV051 indicates that there are no strategy records found for a specific batch. This error typically occurs in the context of batch management and inventory management within SAP, particularly when dealing with batch determination processes.
  Cause:
  The error message VBDRV051 can be caused by several factors:
  
  
  Missing Strategy Records: The most common cause is that there are no batch determination strategies defined for the specified batch. This can happen if the batch has not been assigned to a strategy or if the strategy has not been properly configured.
  
  
  Incorrect Batch Data: The batch data might not meet the criteria defined in the batch determination strategy, leading to the system being unable to find a suitable strategy record.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the batch determination strategy in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material master or batch master data may not be correctly maintained, which can lead to the absence of strategy records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error VBDRV051, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch Determination Strategy:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for batch determination (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for batch determination strategies and ensure that the strategy for the material in question is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Strategy Records:
  
  If no strategy records exist for the batch, you may need to create them. This can be done in the batch management settings.
  Ensure that the strategy is assigned to the relevant material and that the batch is eligible for the strategy.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Data:
  
  Check the batch data for the specific batch number. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the batch is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data is correctly maintained, especially the batch management settings. Ensure that the material is set up for batch management if required.
  
  
  
  Test Batch Determination:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the batch determination works correctly without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on batch determination strategies and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  MMBE: To check the stock overview and batch details.
  MSC2N: To display batch details.
  
  
  
  Batch Management: Understanding how batch management works in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of batch determination, strategy records, and how they relate to inventory management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to batch determination and the specific error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.