Batches are defined within
different processes, depending on the module being used. For SAP SD, they are
defined for sale orders, quotations, agreements, and deliveries.
A search procedure is assigned to
a business transaction (be it IM, SD, WM, PP). Depending on the business
transaction, the search procedure provides different strategy types.
A batch search strategy is linked
to each strategy type. The selection class must contain at least one of
the batch’s characteristic.
The batch determination either can
be done automatically by the system, or manually by the user.
Following steps take
place in succession:
·
Find search procedure for the business transaction
·
Searches strategy types listed in the search procedure
for a search strategy:
o The first valid
search strategy is used
·
Characteristics from the selection class of the
search strategy are used to find batches with suitable specifications
·
Check if the batches are available
·
Sord batches according to sorting rule
·
The proposes a selected quantity
·
If each search strategy contains the information, system
proposes to run batch determination online
Steps for “Processing Batch Determination”.
·
Define the characteristics with T-code CT04 to
qualify for the batch search criteria
·
Define the class with T-code CL02 for batch
selection
§ Enter release
class: 023
§ Assign
characteristics defined for batch selection to class
§ Extend material
master to this class for required material
·
Define search strategy with the T-code MBC1
§ Selecting required
key combination (e.g. Plant/Material)
§ Enter the values
for selected fields of key combination
·
Define the sort sequence for batch selection
·
Enter Goods Issue of material (e.g. to cost center)
with transaction code MIGO
·
Batch is selected automatically with batch
determination procedure
·
Post the GR document
