How To Fix MILL_PC196 - PBs exist for order; new seg. orders can only be created for PB

MILL_PC196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 196

• Message text: PBs exist for order; new seg. orders can only be created for PB

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What causes this issue?

Process batches already exist for this order, therefore you can only
create a new segmentation order with reference to a process batch, and
<ZH>not</> with reference to an 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?

Create the segmentation order with reference to a process batch.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC196 - PBs exist for order; new seg. orders can only be created for PB ?

  The SAP error message "MILL_PC196 PBs exist for order; new seg. orders can only be created for PB" typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly in the process of creating segment orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that there are existing production orders (PBs - Production Orders) associated with the order you are trying to work with, and as a result, new segment orders cannot be created until those existing orders are addressed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Production Orders: The primary cause of this error is that there are already production orders (PBs) linked to the order you are trying to modify or create segment orders for. The system restricts the creation of new segment orders to maintain data integrity and avoid conflicts.
  Order Status: The status of the existing production orders may also play a role. If the orders are in a status that does not allow for