How To Fix VL867 - Batch for main item not possible; split items exist

VL867 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Batch for main item not possible; split items exist

What causes this issue?

A batch was transferred to a main item although there are subordinate
split items for this main item. This is not allowed.

System Response

The delivery cannot be created in the WM system.

How to fix this error?

Check the information that was transferred to WMS.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL867 - Batch for main item not possible; split items exist ?

  The SAP error message VL867 ("Batch for main item not possible; split items exist") typically occurs during the processing of delivery documents when there are split items in the delivery that cannot be assigned to a single batch. This situation often arises in scenarios involving batch management, where items are managed in batches, and there are multiple batches for the same material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Split Items: The error indicates that there are split items in the delivery. This means that the same material is represented in different line items, possibly due to different batches or other characteristics (like different storage locations).
  Batch Management: The system is trying to assign a batch to the main item, but because there are split items, it cannot determine a single batch that can be used for the entire delivery.
  Batch Determination Settings: The settings for batch determination may not be configured correctly, leading to issues when trying to assign