How To Fix MILL_MM_OB029 - Original batch purity: No original batch assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Original batch purity: No original batch assigned

What causes this issue?

This message appears in the following cases:
No original batch is assigned to the batch you have entered.
You entered the original batch, not the batch.

System Response

The system cannot select the batch.

How to fix this error?

The batch assignments for the production component or sales order item
or delivery item must be correct. Assign an orignal batch to the
procurement transaction (production order or purchase order) or use the
batch determination function to select an appropriate batch.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_MM_OB029 - Original batch purity: No original batch assigned ?

  The SAP error message MILL_MM_OB029, which states "Original batch purity: No original batch assigned," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that require batch tracking and management. This error indicates that the system is expecting an original batch to be assigned to a material, but none has been specified.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Original Batch Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the material being processed does not have an original batch assigned to it. This can happen during the creation of a new batch or when trying to perform operations that require a reference to an original batch.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or batch management settings that are not correctly set up to handle original batches.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: During the transaction, the user may have inadvertently skipped the step of assigning an original batch or entered incorrect data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign an Original Batch: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., creating or changing a batch) and ensure that an original batch is assigned to the material. This can typically be done in the batch management section of the material master or during the transaction where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (MM02) and check the batch management settings. Ensure that the material is set up to use batch management and that the original batch settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for batch management in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing (SPRO) for batch management and ensuring that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on batch management and original batch assignments.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of batch management and the steps required to assign original batches correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including the lifecycle of a batch and the importance of original batches in tracking material quality and characteristics.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  MSC2N: Change Batch
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MILL_MM_OB029 error and ensure that your batch management processes function smoothly.