How To Fix MILL_PC_OB016 - Original batch cannot be created until the purchase order is posted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Original batch cannot be created until the purchase order is posted

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What causes this issue?

You want to create an original batch for a new order item.

System Response

Creation of the original batch is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Post the purchase order first. When you call up the change transaction
again, you can create the original batch. You can also go directly to
the transaction for creating the original batch.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC_OB016 - Original batch cannot be created until the purchase order is posted ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC_OB016 indicates that the system is preventing the creation of an original batch because the associated purchase order has not yet been posted. This error typically occurs in the context of batch management and inventory management processes within SAP, particularly in the production and procurement modules.
  Cause:
  
  Unposted Purchase Order: The primary cause of this error is that the purchase order (PO) related to the batch has not been fully processed or posted in the system. This means that the goods receipt or the invoice receipt for the PO has not been completed.
  Batch Management Settings: The system may be configured to require that a purchase order be posted before a batch can be created.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the purchase order that prevents it from being posted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Post the Purchase Order: Ensure that the purchase order is fully processed. This typically involves:
  
  Completing the goods receipt (GR) for the PO.
  Ensuring that any necessary invoices are also processed.
  Checking for any errors or issues that may be preventing the posting of the PO.
  
  
  
  Check PO Status: Verify the status of the purchase order in the system. You can do this by navigating to the purchase order in SAP and checking if it is still in a "Open" or "In Process" status. If it is, you will need to complete the necessary steps to change its status to "Completed."
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings: If the issue persists, review the batch management settings in your SAP configuration. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that they do not unnecessarily restrict batch creation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling batch management and purchase orders. This can provide additional insights into the error and how to resolve it.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MIGO (Goods Movement), and MB51 (Material Document List) to help you navigate and troubleshoot the issue.
  Batch Management: Understand the principles of batch management in SAP, including how batches are created, managed, and linked to purchase orders and production orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MILL_PC_OB016 error and successfully create the original batch in SAP.