How To Fix MILL_PC187 - Enter a different batch number for the GR batch

MILL_PC187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Enter a different batch number for the GR batch

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What causes this issue?

You tried to assign a GR batch to this process batch, but the GR has
already been assigned to another process batch. A second assignment is
not possible, even if both process batches belong to one order item.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a different batch number for this process batch.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MILL_PC187 - Details

• The SAP error message MILL_PC187, which states "Enter a different batch number for the GR batch," typically occurs during the Goods Receipt (GR) process when there is an issue with the batch number being used. This error is often related to batch management in SAP, where specific batches are expected for certain materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Number Conflict: The batch number you are trying to use for the Goods Receipt may already be assigned to another document or may not be valid for the material you are processing.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be used for the Goods Receipt (e.g., it may be blocked or marked for deletion).
  Batch Management Settings: The material may have specific batch management settings that restrict the use of certain batches for GR.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly for batch management, leading to