How To Fix MILL_PC221 - Internal batch number assignment not possible in 'Goods Receipt' area

MILL_PC221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Internal batch number assignment not possible in 'Goods Receipt' area

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What causes this issue?

If you use process batches in the confirmation, you can only assign a
batch number for a goods receipt batch in the <ZK>Process batch</> area
(screen 8495 Mill: PB screen).

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?

Assign a batch number for the goods receipt batch in the <ZK>Process
batch</> area (screen 8495 Mill: PB screen).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC221 - Internal batch number assignment not possible in 'Goods Receipt' area ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC221, which states "Internal batch number assignment not possible in 'Goods Receipt' area," typically occurs during the goods receipt process when the system is unable to assign a batch number to the material being received. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The material may not be properly configured for batch management. If batch management is activated for a material, but the necessary settings are not in place, this error can occur.
  
  
  Batch Number Assignment: The system may be unable to generate a batch number due to issues with the batch number range or the configuration of the batch number assignment.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the necessary settings for batch management, such as the batch management indicator not being set.
  
  
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection) may not