How To Fix MILL_MM_OB041 - The original batch is only created after you post the purchase order item

MILL_MM_OB041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 041

• Message text: The original batch is only created after you post the purchase order item

What causes this issue?

A new purchase order item has been entered. Now you want to create an
original batch for this item without posting the document first.

System Response

The system displays an error message.

How to fix this error?

First, post the purchase order, then create the original batch.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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_OB041 - The original batch is only created after you post the purchase order item ?

  The SAP error message MILL_MM_OB041 indicates that the original batch for a material is not created until the purchase order (PO) item is posted. This typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that are managed in batches.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Settings: The material in question is set up for batch management, and the system requires that a batch be created only after the goods receipt (GR) is posted against the purchase order.
  PO Item Status: The purchase order item may not have been fully processed or may be in a status that does not allow for batch creation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the purchasing module that dictate how batches are handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Post the Purchase Order: Ensure that the purchase order item is fully processed. This typically means that you need to perform a goods receipt (GR) for the