To carry out the batch where-used list function, you need the batch where-used file. You must start the program for building up the file in the following cases:

• If you do not use synchronic posting of the batch where-used file.
• If you introduce the batch where-used list function at a later stage and want to work with synchronous posting. In this case, you have to start the program once to build up batch where-used records for existing material documents.

You will find further information in the section Make settings for batch where-used list in Customizing for Batch Management.

The program creates:

• Either a receipt record or an issue record for every relevant material document item, depending on the movement type.
• A log of the new batch where-used records
• A log of the records that are already available

It takes into account only those material document items whose plant permits the building up of the batch where-used file.