How To Fix MILL_PC220 - PB assignment is not unique; batch determination is cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 220

• Message text: PB assignment is not unique; batch determination is cancelled

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What causes this issue?

Several process batches are assigned to the goods receipt line.
However, the function @EJ@ <ZK>Batch determination GR</> in the
<ZK>Goods receipts</> area (screen 8485 Mill: GR screen) can only be
executed if just one process batch is assigned to the goos receipt
line. The system requires this unique information as it uses the
characteristics of the process batch as selection criteria in batch
determination.

System Response

The system cancels the function.

How to fix this error?

Carry out batch determination for the individual process batches.
Select the process batch and choose the <ZK>Batch determination GR</>
function in the <ZK>Process batch</> area (screen 8495 Mill: PB
screen).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC220 - PB assignment is not unique; batch determination is cancelled ?

  The SAP error message "MILL_PC220 PB assignment is not unique; batch determination is cancelled" typically occurs in the context of batch management and production planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue with batch determination where it could not uniquely identify a batch for a particular product or material.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Unique Batch Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple batches available for the same product, and the system cannot determine which batch to assign due to ambiguous criteria.
  Batch Determination Settings: The settings for batch determination may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts in how batches are selected.
  Batch Characteristics: If the batches have similar characteristics or if the selection criteria do not sufficiently narrow down the options, the system may fail to identify a unique batch.
  Material Master Data: Issues with the material master data, such as incorrect batch management settings or missing information, can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Batch Characteristics: Check the characteristics of the batches available for the material in question. Ensure that the selection criteria used for batch determination are sufficient to uniquely identify a batch.
  Adjust Batch Determination Strategy: Modify the batch determination strategy in the configuration settings to ensure that it can effectively narrow down the batch options. This may involve adjusting the priority of selection criteria or adding additional criteria.
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the product. Ensure that batch management is correctly configured and that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Batch Selection Process: If applicable, manually select a batch during the production or goods movement process to bypass the automatic batch determination.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on batch determination issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including the configuration of batch determination strategies and the role of batch characteristics.
  Production Planning: Familiarize yourself with the production planning processes in SAP, as this error often arises during production order processing or goods movements.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on batch determination and troubleshooting related errors.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), CO02 (Change Production Order), or MB1C (Goods Movement) to review and adjust relevant settings.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure successful batch determination in your SAP environment.