Skip to main content
Register for FutureLink Barcelona 2026 Today→
TraceLink — Network for Greater Good
AI Mode Agents AI Solutions Network Resources About
LOG IN TraceLink Classic OPUS Platform
Tracelink University

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Resources
  3. TraceLink University

Batch creation canonical guidelines

  • Download PDF
  • Share
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Mail
    • Twitter

Table of contents

Batch creation records allow CMOs to exchange data with their Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Partners about specific lots of product they produce for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Batch creation records contain the details for a lot of product (e.g. lot number, lot status, expiration date, and production date).

ClosedCanonical guidelines
Canonical Element Type Definition Description IDoc mapping X12 mapping
data - JSon object type/root element. - -
  controlFileHeader - Canonical control file header to store data for control segments and envelopes of IDocs, and X12 and EDIFACT EDI messages. - -
  messageBody - Payload for batch master canonical data. - -
    canonicalBatchMasterMessage - Batch Master transaction header. - -
      productCode string Product code for batch master. E1BATMAS/MATERIAL -
      productCodeAlternate string Alternate identifier for product code. E1BATMAS/MATERIAL_LONG -
      supplierIdentifier string Supplier identifier. E1BPBATCHATT/VENDOR_NO -
      lotNumber string Lot or batch identifier. E1BATMAS/BATCH -
      lotStatus string

Lot or batch status key.

Indicates lot is restricted or unrestricted in SAP.

E1BPBATCHATT/STATUSKEY -
      supplierLotNumber string Supplier's lot or batch number. E1BPBATCHATT/VENDRBATCH -
      plantIdentifier string Plant identifier. E1BATMAS/PLANT -
      storageLocation string Storage location for batch. E1BATMAS/BATCHSTORAGELOCATION -
      countryOfOrigin - Country and region of origin type definition. – -
        country string Country of origin. Specify that we expect ISO code for country of origin. E1BPBATCHATT/COUNTRYORI -
        state string State or region within country of origin. E1BPBATCHATT/REGIONORIG -
      isForDeletion boolean Delete flag for lot or batch. E1BPBATCHATT/DEL_FLAG -
      valuationType string Valuation type for lot or batch. E1BPBATCHATT/VAL_TYPE -
      restrictedUseStatus string Lot or batch in restricted use status flag.

E1BPBATCHSTATUS/RESTRICTED

(mapped IN, OB)

E1BPBATCHSTATUSX/RESTRICTED

(hard code X OB)

-
      lotLevel string Indicator that defines lot or batch management level. E1BPBATCHCTRL/BATCHLEVEL -
      isClassifyObject boolean

Classify object flag.

Valid values:

  • True - Classify object

  • False - Do not classify object (default)

E1BPBATCHCTRL/DOCLASSIFY -
      mpcDates array Dates relevant for the batch master. – -
        dateType string

Date type.

Valid values for batch master:

  • AVAILABILITY

  • EXPIRATION

  • LASTGOODSRECEIPT

  • FREEDATE1

  • FREEDATE2

  • FREEDATE3

  • FREEDATE4

  • FREEDATE5

  • FREEDATE6

  • NEXTINSPECTION

  • MANUFACTURING

- -
        dateValue string

Date defined by referenced date type in date format YYYY-MM-DD.

  • E1BPBATCHATT/AVAILABLE

  • E1BPBATCHATT/EXPIRYDATE

  • E1BPBATCHATT/LASTGRDATE

  • E1BPBATCHATT/FREE_DATE1

  • E1BPBATCHATT/FREE_DATE2

  • E1BPBATCHATT/FREE_DATE3

  • E1BPBATCHATT/FREE_DATE4

  • E1BPBATCHATT/FREE_DATE5

  • E1BPBATCHATT/FREE_DATE6

  • E1BPBATCHATT/NEXTINSPEC

  • E1BPBATCHATT/PROD_DATE

-
        timeZone string Time zone for referenced dates. – -
      lotCharacteristics array Lot or batch characteristics name/value pairs used in custom IDoc segment. - -
        characteristicName string Name of lot characteristic. Y1M_BPBATCHCHAR/ATNAM -
        characteristicValue string Value of lot characteristic. Y1M_BPBATCHCHAR/ATWRT -
      lotAttributes - Dates relevant for the batch master. - -
        plantIdentifier string Plant identifier for lot attributes. Y1M_BPBATCHATT/WERKS -
        authorizationGroup string Material authorization group for activities in QM. Y1M_BPBATCHATT/QMATA -
        laboratory string Laboratory/design office. Y1M_BPBATCHATT/WERKS -
        description string Description of the laboratory/engineering office. Y1M_BPBATCHATT/LBTXT -
        email string Email address of laboratory/engineering office. Y1M_BPBATCHATT/EMAIL -
        transactionReferenceIdentifierList array Transaction references for purchase order number used in the custom IDoc segment. - -
          b2bTransactionIdentifierType string Referenced document type. The valid value is PURCHASEORDER.

b2bTransactionIdentifierType =

PURCHASEORDER

-
          b2bTransactionIdentifierValue string Purchase order number for lotAttributes. Y1M_BPBATCHATT/EBELN -
          transactionDate string Date transaction created. – -
          lineItemNumber string Line item number in customer purchase order. Line item level only. – -
      freeTextNote array Free text, instructions, notes, descriptions and other free text elements. - -
        textReferenceCode string Text reference or subject code. – -
        textFunctionCode string Text function code. – -
        language string Language of free text. – -
        textFormatCode string Format code for free text. – -
        freeFormText string, array Free text array. Y1M_BPBATCHTXT/TDLINE -

Table of contents

Related Content
Related content
Forecast plan (IDoc)
Forecasting APIs allow companies to exchange data about anticipated product demand and supply availability with upstream supply chain Partners without giving these Partners access to their serialization system of record.
View More
Related content
Forecast plan (X12)
Forecasting APIs allow companies to exchange data about anticipated product demand and supply availability with upstream supply chain Partners without giving these Partners access to their serialization system of record.
View More
Related content
Forecast plan response (IDoc)
Forecasting APIs allow companies to exchange data about anticipated product demand and supply availability with downstream supply chain Partners without giving these Partners access to their serialization system of record.
View More

Cookie Settings

When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies or similar tracking technologies. Please see below for an overview of the categories of cookies and similar technologies used on this site. You can allow or deny some of all of them, except Strictly Necessary Cookies which are required to provide the site to you. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and services we are able to offer.

Please see our Cookie Policy for more details, including a list of the cookies we use. You can change your consent options at any time by following the “Cookie Settings” link in the Cookie Policy.
'Strictly Necessary' cookies let you move around the Site and use essential features like secure areas, shopping baskets and online billing. Without these cookies you would not be able to navigate between pages or use certain vital features of our Site, so we do not require your consent for their use. These cookies don't gather any information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you've been on the internet. For example, we use these Strictly Necessary cookies to identify you as being logged in to the Site. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but if you do so, some parts of the Site will not work.
'Performance' cookies collect information about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit, the time spent on the Site and if you experience any errors. We use performance cookies to provide aggregated statistics on how the Site is used and help us improve the Site including by measuring any errors that occur.
'Functional' cookies are used to provide services or to remember settings to improve your visit. We use 'Functionality' cookies to remember your settings and choices and show you when you're logged in to the Site.
‘Targeting' cookies are linked to services provided by third parties, such as 'Like' buttons and 'Share' buttons. The third party provides these services in return for recognizing that you have visited the Site. We also use 'Targeting' cookies to gather information that could be used to display content that we think may interest you.
Register for FutureLink Barcelona 2026 Today→
TraceLink — Network for Greater Good
Log In OPUS Platform · TraceLink Classic
AI Mode
Featured Report The Agentic Supply Chain Operating Model →

Agentic Business Processes

External Manufacturing Logistics Transportation Commerce Compliance

Products

Digital Transaction Exchange Process Collaboration Global Track-and-Trace Regulatory Compliance Real-Time Intelligence

Resources

Resource Center TraceLink University Partners Community Customers Events

About TraceLink

Company Overview Newsroom Culture & Careers Open Jobs Legal & Trust Center Corporate Social Responsibility Network Directory Glossary

Hot Topics

Eliminate Stockouts Improve OTIF Reduce Costs Increase End-to-End Visibility Accelerate Order-to-Cash Optimize Inventory Levels Scale Cross-Partner Execution
Need assistance? Contact Technical Support→

Contact Us Today

Transform your supply chain operations with a human-agent workforce.

Contact Us →

Stay Up-to-Date

Subscribe to receive industry insights and evolving trends.

Thanks — you're subscribed.

© TraceLink Inc. 2009–2026 All Rights Reserved