Transfer of Batch and Batch Characteristic Data

This function enables the collection of batch and batch characteristic information in SAP ME and its transfer to SAP ERP.

Batch Management is integrated in all applications in SAP ERP and is mainly used for defect tracing, callback activities, and regression requirements.
SAP ERP is the destination system for the batch and batch characteristic information.
SAP MII is used as the connector between the SAP ME Data Collection information and the SAP ERP Batch information.
SAP ME is the system of record for the data collections that are sent to SAP ERP batch and batch characteristics with assigned values.
As a member of a shop order, each SFC number must have one ERP DC group only. If multiple ERP DC groups are incorrectly collected for a single SFC number, the system sends only the first one found.

You have created a DC group specified as an ERP Group, using the following naming conventions:
- The DC group name must match the Classification name in SAP ERP.
- A single parameter in the DC group named BATCH_NUMBER.
- The other parameters within this DC group must match the batch characteristic names in SAP ERP.
For more information, see Data Collection Maintenance.
You have created an attachment for this DC group.

You have activated Batch Management.
You have created batch classes and characteristics.
You have assigned batch classes to materials that are designated as batch-managed items.

You complete an SFC number at the last ERP reporting step.
SAP ME triggers a collaboration action.
SAPMEINT sends the batch number and associated batch characteristic values to SAP ERP.
During goods receipt movements, finished good batches are created and characteristic values are transferred to SAP ERP to create the batch master and update the batch where-used list.