How To Fix MILL_PC_OB011 - No original batch created for purchase order &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No original batch created for purchase order &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC_OB011 - No original batch created for purchase order &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC_OB011 indicates that there is no original batch created for a specific purchase order. This error typically arises in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that are managed in batches.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Batch Management Not Activated: The material in question may not have batch management activated, or the batch management settings may not be correctly configured.
  Missing Batch Creation: The original batch for the purchase order has not been created. This can happen if the purchase order was created without specifying batch information or if the batch creation process was not executed.
  Incorrect Purchase Order Data: There may be issues with the data in the purchase order, such as incorrect material numbers or missing information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the purchasing settings that prevent the creation of batches.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure that batch management is activated for the material in the material master record. You can check this in the material master (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the batch management settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create Original Batch:
  
  If the original batch has not been created, you may need to create it manually. This can typically be done through the transaction code MSC1N (Create Batch) or through the purchase order process if it allows for batch creation.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Check the purchase order details (transaction code ME23N) to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the material number is valid.
  If necessary, create a new purchase order with the correct batch information.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to batch management and purchasing. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on batch management and the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how to create and manage batches.
  Material Master: Familiarize yourself with the material master data and its importance in the purchasing process.
  Purchasing Process: Review the purchasing process in SAP, including how purchase orders are created and managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.