How To Fix MILL_MM_OB044 - The movement type must have a reference to a purch. order or prod. order

MILL_MM_OB044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 044

• Message text: The movement type must have a reference to a purch. order or prod. order

What causes this issue?

You want to copy characteristic values for batches when you receive
goods. This function is only supported for goods receipts for a
purchase order or a production order. It is not supported for this
movement type (see table T158Q).

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

System Response

The entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

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_OB044 - The movement type must have a reference to a purch. order or prod. order ?

  The SAP error message MILL_MM_OB044 indicates that a movement type in a material document is expected to reference a purchase order (PO) or production order (Prod. Order), but it does not. This error typically occurs during inventory management transactions, such as goods receipts or goods issues, where the system requires a reference to a specific order for tracking and accounting purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Movement Type Configuration: The movement type being used may be configured to require a reference to a purchase order or production order, but the transaction does not provide one.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type selected may not be appropriate for the transaction being performed. For example, using a movement type meant for goods receipts when the transaction is actually a goods issue.
  Missing Reference: The transaction may not have a valid reference to a purchase order or production order, which is mandatory for certain movement types.
  User Input Error: The user may