How To Fix WB2B031 - No batches are permitted in plant &1 for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No batches are permitted in plant &1 for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B031 - No batches are permitted in plant &1 for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message WB2B031 indicates that no batches are permitted for a specific material in a given plant. This error typically arises in the context of batch management in SAP, where certain materials are configured to be managed in batches, while others are not.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material in question is set up for batch management, but the plant does not allow batch management for that material.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the batch management indicator set correctly for the specific plant.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings may not allow for batch management for that particular material type.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not be configured to allow batch management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views to ensure that the batch management indicator is set correctly for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Batch Management Activation:
  
  If batch management is required, ensure that it is activated for the material in the relevant plant. This can be done in the material master under the "Plant Data / Storage" view by setting the "Batch Management" field.
  
  
  
  Plant Settings:
  
  Verify the plant settings to ensure that batch management is allowed for the material type in question. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under:
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Batch Management.
  
  
  
  
  
  Stock Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the stock type settings allow for batch management. This can be checked in the configuration settings for inventory management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is particularly useful for industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals.
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP may have different settings regarding batch management. Ensure that the material type supports batch management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Access to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.