How To Fix WSTI_DOC019 - Select "all batches" or individual batch and update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_DOC - Messages from Function Group WSTI_DOC

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Select "all batches" or individual batch and update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_DOC019 - Select "all batches" or individual batch and update ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTI_DOC019: Select "all batches" or individual batch and update
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when you are trying to post or update a document related to batch-managed materials, but the system requires you to specify the batch selection explicitly.
  
  The system expects you to either select "all batches" or choose individual batches for the material in question.
  If neither option is selected, or if the batch selection is ambiguous or missing, SAP throws this error to prompt the user to clarify the batch handling.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods movements involving batch-managed materials (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings).
  When updating or confirming warehouse tasks or transfer orders that involve batch-managed stock.
  In batch determination or batch selection screens where the batch is mandatory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select "All Batches":
  
  If you want to process all batches of the material, explicitly select the option "All batches" in the batch selection screen or dialog.
  
  
  Select Individual Batch(es):
  
  If you want to process specific batches, select the individual batch(es) from the list provided.
  
  
  Check Batch Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material master is correctly maintained for batch management (in MM02, check the "Batch Management" indicator in the Basic Data or Warehouse Management views).
  
  
  Review the Process Step:  
  
  If you are working in EWM, check the warehouse task or warehouse order for batch selection.
  In WM, check the transfer order or transfer requirement for batch details.
  
  
  
  Update the Document:
  
  After selecting the batch option, proceed with the update or posting.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a prompt to avoid ambiguity in batch handling, which is critical for traceability, quality control, and inventory accuracy.
  Batch selection is mandatory for batch-managed materials to ensure the correct stock is moved or updated.
  If you frequently encounter this message, consider training users on batch selection procedures or customizing the process to default to "all batches" where appropriate.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No batch selection made for batch-managed material during posting or update.
  
  
  Solution
  Select "All batches" or choose individual batch(es) before updating the document.
  
  
  Related Areas
  Batch management, Warehouse Management (WM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Material Master Data.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction code or process step where this error occurs for more tailored guidance.