M7171 - Batch & for material & had vendor batch &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Batch & for material & had vendor batch &

What causes this issue?

In the batch master record, batch &V1& of material &V2& already has
vendor batch &V3&.
However, when the PO was placed, a different vendor batch was assigned
to the batch.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

<ZH>Error message:</>
The vendor batch in the batch master record and the vendor batch in the
purchase order must be the same. Terminate current processing and
change the vendor batch as follows:
Change the vendor batch in the batch master record.
Change the vendor batch in the purchase order by changing the batch on
the detail screen of the PO item.
<ZH>Warning message:</>
If you still post the item with the vendor batch, the system overwrites
the vendor batch in the batch master record with the new vendor batch.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7171 - Batch & for material & had vendor batch & ?

  The SAP error message M7171 typically indicates an issue related to batch management in the context of materials and vendor batches. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when trying to perform transactions involving batch-managed materials.
  Cause of Error M7171
  The error message M7171 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material may not be properly configured for batch management in the material master. If the material is set to use batch management, but the necessary settings are not in place, this error can occur.
  
  
  Vendor Batch Not Defined: If the material is supposed to have a vendor batch, but the vendor batch is not defined or is missing in the system, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Batch Status: The batch may have a status that prevents it from being used in transactions (e.g., blocked, expired, etc.).
  
  
  Batch Determination Issues: If there are issues with batch determination settings or if the system cannot find a suitable batch based on the criteria defined, this error may be triggered.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, batch, or vendor that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Solution to Error M7171
  To resolve the M7171 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the batch management settings are correctly configured for the material in question.
  Ensure that the "Batch Management" checkbox is selected in the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, etc.).
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Batch:
  
  Check if the vendor batch is defined in the system. You can do this by looking at the batch information in the batch management view.
  If the vendor batch is missing, you may need to create it or ensure that it is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Status:
  
  Check the status of the batch in question. You can do this using transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch).
  Ensure that the batch is not blocked or expired.
  
  
  
  Batch Determination Configuration:
  
  Review the batch determination configuration in the system to ensure that it is set up correctly. This includes checking the batch search strategy and any relevant settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the material, batch, or vendor data. This may involve running specific reports or using transaction codes like MB5B or MB52.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on batch management and error handling.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Batch Management in SAP: Understanding how batch management works in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to batches. Familiarize yourself with the relevant configuration settings and processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MSC3N (Display Batch), and MIGO (Goods Movement) for managing materials and batches.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error M7171 or batch management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the M7171 error in SAP.