How To Fix MILL_PC_OB008 - Original batch is not permitted for material &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Original batch is not permitted for material &1 &2

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What causes this issue?

You are trying to create an original batch for a production order or
order item.
In the material master, creation of original batches is not allowed for
the header material of the production order or the material in the
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?

Select the 'Original batch' indicator in the material master.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC_OB008 - Original batch is not permitted for material &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC_OB008 indicates that the original batch is not permitted for the specified material. This error typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with production orders, batch determination, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Batch Status: The original batch may have a status that prevents it from being used (e.g., it could be blocked, expired, or marked for deletion).
  Batch Characteristics: The batch may not meet the required characteristics or specifications for the material in question.
  Batch Management Settings: The configuration settings for batch management may not allow the use of the original batch for the specific transaction or process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified batch.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may not be set up correctly for batch management, or the batch may not be assigned to the correct plant/storage location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch Status:
  
  Go to the batch management transaction (e.g., MSC3N) and check the status of the original batch. Ensure it is not blocked or expired.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Characteristics:
  
  Verify that the batch meets all the required characteristics for the material. If necessary, update the batch characteristics.
  
  
  
  Examine Batch Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for batch management in the material master (transaction MM02) and ensure that the batch is allowed for the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the batch. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that batch management is activated and that the batch is assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on batch management and error handling.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including the configuration and usage of batches in production and inventory processes.
  Material Master: Familiarize yourself with the material master data structure and how it relates to batch management.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to batch management include:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  CO01: Create Production Order
  
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying causes, you should be able to resolve the MILL_PC_OB008 error effectively.