How To Fix MILL_MM_OB006 - An original batch already exists for the combined order

MILL_MM_OB006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 006

• Message text: An original batch already exists for the combined order

What causes this issue?

You want to include an order in a combined order. Both orders are
already assigned to original batches.
You cannot include the order in the combined order because you can
assign original batches either only to the combined order or only to the
original orders.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To add the order to the combined order, delete either the assignment of
the original batch to the combined order or to the original order.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_MM_OB006 - An original batch already exists for the combined order ?

  The SAP error message MILL_MM_OB006 indicates that there is an issue related to batch management in the context of combined orders in the SAP system. Specifically, this error occurs when you attempt to create or process a combined order for a material that already has an original batch associated with it. 
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Existing Original Batch: The material you are trying to process has an original batch that is already assigned to a different order or process.
  Batch Management Settings: The batch management settings for the material may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts when trying to combine orders.
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions on how batches can be combined or processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Batches:
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check if there is an existing original batch for the material in