The Idoc replicates a batch and is basically designed for the ALE distribution process.
The prerequisites can be seen in the docu Distribution of Batch Data - Special Processes in Logistics - SAP Library
where you also find info in which case a distribution will not happen.
Plant and storage location are usually not filled, as the data of the batch applies to all plants and storage locations, if the batch level is material or client level. If you fill the plant then a batch record with plant is created first and after that the updates from the general data is made in the target system.
Detailed docu can be found in transaction BAPI at Batch.SaveReplica :
"If you do specify the plant, the system additionally creates a plant batch and issues an information message.
If the batch level is on plant level, you must specify a plant."
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