How To Fix MILL_MM_OB016 - Original batch cannot be created until the purchase order is posted

MILL_MM_OB016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Original batch cannot be created until the purchase order is posted

What causes this issue?

You want to create an original batch for a new purchase order item.

System Response

The system cannot create an original batch.

How to fix this error?

Post the purchase order first. When you call the change transaction
again, you can create the original batch. You can also go directly to
the create transaction for the original batch.

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_OB016 - Original batch cannot be created until the purchase order is posted ?

  The SAP error message MILL_MM_OB016 indicates that the system is preventing the creation of an original batch because the associated purchase order has not yet been posted. This error typically occurs in the context of batch management in materials management (MM) when dealing with goods receipts and inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires the purchase order (PO) to be fully processed and posted before it allows the creation of an original batch. This is a safeguard to ensure that inventory and batch management processes are consistent and that batches are only created for materials that have been officially received and accounted for in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Order Status: Verify the status of the purchase order associated with the batch. Ensure that it has been fully processed and posted. You can do this by navigating to