M7170 - Batch & of material & was delivered by vendor &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Batch & of material & was delivered by vendor &

What causes this issue?

According to the batch master record, batch &V1& of material &V2& can
only be delivered by vendor &V3&. However, when the order was placed,
the batch master record contained a different vendor.

System Response

Depending on the system configuration, this message is either a warning
or an error message.

How to fix this error?

Clarify which vendor is to make deliveries for the batch.
<ZH>Error message:</>
The vendor specified in the batch master record must be the same as the
vendor specified in the purchase order.
If you are sure that you want the vendor in the purchase order to
deliver batch &V1&, you can post the goods receipt as follows: Terminate
current processing, change the vendor in the batch master record, and
enter the goods receipt again.
If the vendor is supposed to deliver a different batch, the purchase
order must be changed. Contact your purchasing department.
<ZH>Warning message:</>
If you post the item in spite of the warning, the system overwrites the
vendor in the batch master record with the new vendor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7170 - Batch & of material & was delivered by vendor & ?

  The SAP error message M7170 typically indicates an issue related to batch management in the context of materials that are being delivered by a vendor. This error can occur during various processes, such as goods receipt, inventory management, or when trying to process a purchase order.
  Cause:
  The error message M7170 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material in question may not be properly configured for batch management in the system. This could mean that the material is not set up to handle batches, or the batch management settings are incorrect.
  
  
  Batch Not Found: The specific batch that is being referenced in the transaction may not exist in the system, or it may not be available for the material being processed.
  
  
  Vendor Batch Issue: The batch being delivered by the vendor may not match the expected batch in the system, or there may be restrictions on the batch that prevent it from being used.
  
  
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type of the batch may not be compatible with the transaction being performed (e.g., trying to use a blocked stock batch).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7170 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material is correctly configured for batch management. You can do this by checking the material master data in the SAP system (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the batch management settings are appropriate for the material type.
  
  
  
  Verify Batch Existence:
  
  Check if the batch exists in the system. You can use transaction code MSC3N to display batch details and confirm that the batch is available for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Information:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is correctly set up and that the batch being delivered is valid. Check the purchase order and confirm that the batch number matches what is expected.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Type:
  
  Verify the stock type of the batch. If the batch is in a blocked or restricted stock type, it may not be available for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to batch management and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MSC3N (Display Batch)
  MMBE (Stock Overview)
  
  
  
  Batch Management: Understand the principles of batch management in SAP, including how batches are created, managed, and utilized in inventory processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error M7170 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7170 error and implement a solution to resolve it.