Batch Management (BLF)

Batch Management incorporates the entire logistics process, from procurement to sales. It is closely linked with classification, but can also be used without classification.

Batch Management is defined as tagging a produced or procured material with a unique 10-digit alphanumeric code. Every batch number can have an inventory quantity associated with it.

The batch number generated for the material quantity helps with uniquely sorting the material inventory and stores the characteristics values or the chemical composition or the product specifications at the time of its production or procurement.

Key Process Steps Covered

• Create and change batch master data
• View batch history: Top-down and Bottom-up Analysis
• Fast search and display of batches with Enterprise Search
• Assign batch number
• Specify batch
• Manage batch status
• View batch where-used list

Benefits

• Manage batches from supplier receipt through distribution with full traceability
• Identify differences in usage and monitoring of materials planning in SD and Production
• Trace defects and initiate follow up actions
• Comply to legal requirements, such as Good Manufacturing Practice or hazardous material regulations
• Differentiate quantity- and value-based inventory, for example, due to heterogeneous yield or result qualities or varying constituents in Production
• Improve settlement of material quantities based on batch specifications

Where is Batch Management(BLF) being used?

This Scope item is used in the following way:

• As a core function of Central Procurement within Sourcing and Procurement Scope Item Group
• As a core function of Production Operations within Manufacturing Scope Item Group
• As a core function of Quality Management within Manufacturing Scope Item Group
• As a core function of Inventory within Supply Chain Scope Item Group
• As a core function of Logistics Material Identification within Supply Chain Scope Item Group

Process flow of Batch Management (BLF)

• Best Practices of SAP S/4HANA On Premise *1
• Best Practices of SAP S/4HANA Cloud *2
• Best Practices of SAP Analytics Cloud *2
• Best Practices of Robotics Process Automation(RPA) with SAP Leonardo *2

• RISE with SAP
• SAP S/4HANA Cloud
• SAP on Azure
• Business Process Management