How To Fix MILL_MM_OB003 - Differing materials in original and combined orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Differing materials in original and combined orders

What causes this issue?

The system is creating an original order for a combined order that will
then be used for all original orders. However, the material in the
original order differs from the material in the combined order. This may
cause problems.

System Response

Depending on the table T160M, the system processes a warning, an error
or no message. The standard setting is <LS>Error</>.

How to fix this error?

Depending on the type of message, you can continue processing or you
must create original batches individually for the original orders.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_MM_OB003 - Differing materials in original and combined orders ?

  The SAP error message MILL_MM_OB003 indicates that there are differing materials in the original and combined orders. This typically occurs in the context of production or order management, particularly when dealing with combined orders in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to combine orders that reference different materials. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Order Combination: When trying to combine production orders or process orders that have different material numbers.
  Material Master Data: If the materials involved have different characteristics or configurations that prevent them from being treated as the same.
  Order Management: When the system detects that the materials in the original order do not match those in the order being combined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MILL_MM_OB003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Details: Review the details of the original and combined orders to ensure that they reference the same material. You can do this by checking the order numbers and their associated material numbers in the SAP system.
  
  
  Correct Material References: If the materials are indeed different, you will need to decide whether to:
  
  Change the material in one of the orders to match the other.
  Create a new order for the differing material instead of combining them.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data for the materials involved is correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling order combinations and material management.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to manage orders effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP order management and production processes to better understand how to manage orders and materials effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.