How To Fix WB2B2217 - Batch creation is not possible. Follow-on documents exist.


WB2B2217 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

  • Message number: 217

  • Message text: Batch creation is not possible. Follow-on documents exist.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2217 - Batch creation is not possible. Follow-on documents exist. ?
    The SAP error message WB2B2217 indicates that batch creation is not possible because follow-on documents exist. This typically occurs in scenarios where a batch is being created or modified, but there are dependent documents (like sales orders, delivery documents, or production orders) that reference the batch or the material in question.
    
    Cause: Existing Follow-On Documents: The primary cause of this error is that there are follow-on documents that are linked to the material or batch you are trying to create. These documents may include: Sales orders Deliveries Production orders Purchase orders Stock transfers Batch Management Settings: The batch management settings in the material master may also contribute to this issue if the material is set to require batch management and there are existing transactions that reference it.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you can follow these steps: Identify Follow-On Documents: Use transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) or MB03 (Display Material Document) to check for any existing documents that reference the

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