How To Fix MILL_PC_OB018 - Purchase order &1/&2 is assigned to original batch &3 &4 (see long text)

MILL_PC_OB018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Purchase order &1/&2 is assigned to original batch &3 &4 (see long text)

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What causes this issue?

The entered purchase order item contains the number of an
inventory-managed batch. A goods receipt for purchase order &V1&/&V2&
already exists for this batch, and an original batch has already been
created for this purchase order (material &V3&, original batch &V4&).

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?

Consider whether it makes sense to create several different original
batches for the same batch.

Procedure for System Administrators

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MILL_PC_OB018 - Details

• The SAP error message MILL_PC_OB018 indicates that a purchase order (PO) is assigned to an original batch, and there may be issues related to the batch management or inventory management processes. This error typically arises in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that are managed in batches.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Assignment Issues: The purchase order is linked to a specific batch, and there may be inconsistencies or issues with the batch assignment.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be used for the purchase order (e.g., it may be blocked or not available).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the batch management settings or in the material master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the purchase order or the batch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Status: Verify the status of the batch assigned to the purchase order. Ensure