SAP Note 173208 - Error message M7042 'Batch & does not exist'

Component : Batch Management - Goods Receipt

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/173208 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
In SAP systems, an error occurs during goods issue postings where internal batch numbers are expected, yet the error message M7042 'Batch & does not exist' appears. This discrepancy emerges despite the movement type Customizing set to only allow internally assigned batch numbers. The root cause of this problem is identified as a program error. The resolution involves implementing an advance correction detailed in the SAP Note. Additionally, to properly address the issue, it's crucial to implement SAP Notes 80492 and 132083 as prerequisites to the correction.

Key words :
system issues error message m7042 'batch &, batch numbers assigned internally, additional key words chneu, internal batch number, goods issue posting, program error, movement type, solution implement, advance correction, implement note 80492

Related Notes :

209062Missing exception for VB_CHECK_BATCH_NUMBER
132083Batch number assignment errors LB028, LB036, LB037
80492No transfer of the automatic batch number