When entering a goods issue item, specify * in the Batch field. If a search strategy has been defined for the data of the movement (for example, plant 0001, movement type 201), the system suggests the batches of the material according to the characteristic values and sort sequence specified in the search strategy.

This list also includes the available quantity.

From this list, you can perform the following functions:

– To obtain a list of all batches without considering any selection criteria, select  Batch determination W/o class selection .

– To display a log of the search strategy, select  Goto Strategy analysis .

– To display the strategy data, select  Goto Strategy info .

– To display the characteristic values of a batch, select  Goto Classification .

– To display the characteristic values used by the system to search for the batches, select  Goto Selection criteria .

– To display details on the availability of the batch, select  Environment Display availability .

If the quantity is to be withdrawn from several batches, either enter the quantity to withdraw from each batch manually or select  Edit Distribute quantities to have the system allocate the quantities to the individual batches.

When you select Copy, the system generates one item for each selected batch.