How To Fix MILL_PC111 - Process batch reference invalid (material &1 batch &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC - Mill: Message Pool for Confirmations

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Process batch reference invalid (material &1 batch &2)

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What causes this issue?

You have not entered all the necessary data for the process batch.
Either the batch number (batch, if available: &V2&) or the material
(material, if available: &V1&), is missing, or both.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter both the batch number and the material for the process 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC111 - Process batch reference invalid (material &1 batch &2) ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC111 indicates that there is an issue with the process batch reference for a specific material and batch number. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and batch management, particularly in the milling industry or when dealing with batch-managed materials.
  Cause:
  The error message "Process batch reference invalid (material &1 batch &2)" can be caused by several factors:
  
  Invalid Batch Number: The batch number specified does not exist in the system or is not valid for the specified material.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be used in the process (e.g., it could be blocked, expired, or not released).
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up for batch management, or the batch number may not be assigned to the material.
  Process Order Issues: The process order may not be correctly linked to the batch or may have been deleted or changed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the batch or material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Batch Number: Check if the batch number exists in the system for the specified material. You can do this by using transaction codes like MSC3N (Display Batch) to view the batch details.
  
  
  Check Batch Status: Ensure that the batch is in a valid status. You can check the status of the batch in the batch management view of the material master.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material is set up for batch management. You can check this in the material master data using transaction code MM03.
  
  
  Inspect Process Order: If applicable, check the process order associated with the batch. Ensure that it is correctly linked and that the order is in a valid state.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and batch. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MSC3N (Display Batch), and CO03 (Display Process Order).
  Batch Management: Understand the principles of batch management in SAP, including how batches are created, managed, and their lifecycle.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.