How To Fix MILL_PC163 - Process batch has successor; deletion not possible

MILL_PC163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Process batch has successor; deletion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC163 - Process batch has successor; deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message "MILL_PC163 Process batch has successor; deletion not possible" typically occurs in the context of batch management within the SAP system, particularly in the production planning and control (PP) module. This error indicates that the process batch you are trying to delete has successor batches that depend on it, making it impossible to delete the original batch without first addressing the dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Dependencies: The process batch you are attempting to delete has one or more successor batches that are linked to it. In SAP, a successor batch is a batch that is created as a result of processing the original batch.
  Production Orders: If the batch is part of a production order or has been used in subsequent processes, it cannot be deleted until those dependencies are resolved.
  Batch Status: The status of the batch may also prevent deletion if it is currently in use or has been marked