Batch Determination in SD - Need for Material Master Classification View

[Former Member]

Hi!

Is it mandatory to have the classification view of the material maintained to enable expiry date based batch determination at delivery creation?

I have configured BD for the delivery. When testing with a material for which the classification view is maintained, the batch is determined. When testing with a material for which the classification view is <b>not</b> maintained, the batch is not determined.

Appreciate that this may seem like a strange question given what the testing shows but I am working with a colleague who is adamant that the classification view on the material master is not required.

Any casting votes would be much appreciated and rewarded accordingly. Thanks, Duncan

[JL23 · Accepted solution]

Classification of batches is mandatory if you want to use the batch determination feature.

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