How To Fix VL605 - The batches are not defined for delivery item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 605

• Message text: The batches are not defined for delivery item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL605 - The batches are not defined for delivery item & ?

  The SAP error message VL605, which states "The batches are not defined for delivery item &," typically occurs during the delivery process when the system cannot find the batch information for a specific item in the delivery. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material may not have batch management activated in the material master.
  No Batches Available: There may be no batches available for the material in the specified plant/storage location.
  Batch Determination Issues: The batch determination procedure may not be set up correctly, or the criteria for batch selection may not be met.
  Incorrect Delivery Item Configuration: The delivery item may not be configured to use batches.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection) may not have any available batches.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if batch management is activated for the material in the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the batch management indicator is set in the "Basic Data 1" view.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Availability:
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N to check if there are any batches available for the material in the specified plant/storage location.
  Ensure that the batches are not blocked or in a stock type that cannot be used for delivery.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Determination Configuration:
  
  Check the batch determination procedure in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Shipping > Batch Determination.
  
  
  Ensure that the procedure is correctly assigned to the delivery type and that the selection criteria are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Delivery Item Configuration:
  
  Review the delivery item configuration to ensure that it is set to use batches. This can be checked in the delivery item details in the delivery document.
  
  
  
  Stock Type Check:
  
  Ensure that the stock type of the batches available is suitable for the delivery process. For example, if the stock is in quality inspection, it may not be available for delivery.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP and the implications of activating it for materials.
  Batch Determination: Familiarize yourself with the batch determination process and how to configure it in SAP.
  Delivery Processing: Review the overall delivery processing steps in SAP to understand where batch information is utilized.
  
  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 specific patches or updates related to this error message.