How To Fix MILL_PC161 - Assign all process batches to an item

MILL_PC161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Assign all process batches to an item

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What causes this issue?

You wanted to perform final confirmation for the last operation in a
combined order.
For this combined order, there are process batches of which at least on
is not assigned to <ZH>any</> order item. However, all process batches
at the highest level must be assigned to an item of the combined order.

System Response

The system cancels the function.

How to fix this error?

Assign all process batches to an item of the combined order.

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.

MILL_PC161 - Details

• The SAP error message MILL_PC161, which states "Assign all process batches to an item," typically occurs in the context of production planning and batch management within the SAP system, particularly in the process industries. This error indicates that there are process batches that have not been assigned to a specific item or product in the system, which is necessary for proper tracking and management of production processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unassigned Process Batches: The primary cause of this error is that there are process batches created in the system that have not been linked to any specific material or item.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master data may not be fully configured to allow for the assignment of process batches.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the production process or batch management settings in SAP.
  Missing Batch Determination: The system may not have the necessary settings to determine which batches should be assigned