Transfer of Batch and Batch Characteristic Data

This function enables the collection of batch and batch characteristic information for an SFC number in SAP ME and its transfer to SAP ERP (see Transfer of Production Yield Confirmation: Integration Details).

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 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 only one ERP Group (see Data Collection Maintenance). If multiple ERP groups are incorrectly collected for a single SFC number, the system sends only the first one found.

In Data Collection Maintenance, 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 that is defined in SAP ERP.
- One data parameter in the DC group is named BATCH_NUMBER. The other data parameters within this DC group must match the batch characteristic names in SAP ERP.
You have created an attachment for this DC group.
You have received a production order from SAP ERP (see Transfer of Production Order)
You have released this production order.

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 enter a value for the BATCH_NUMBER data parameter and for batch characteristics for the planned material (SFC number).
You complete this SFC number at the last ERP reporting step.
SAP ME triggers a collaboration action.
SAPMEINT sends a production yield confirmation containing the batch number and associated batch characteristic values to SAP ERP to create the batch master and update the batch where-used list (see Transfer of Production Yield Confirmation).