How To Fix MILL_PC_OB040 - Original batches are not allowed for material &2 in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Original batches are not allowed for material &2 in plant &1

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What causes this issue?

No original batches are allowed for material &V2& in plant &V1&.
However, an original batch reference material was entered for the
original batch.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

By making the appropriate entry in the "OB management" field, you can
permit the use of original batches, or
You can delete the entry in the "OB reference material" field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC_OB040 - Original batches are not allowed for material &2 in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC_OB040 indicates that original batches are not allowed for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with production orders, inventory management, or batch determination processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Settings: The material in question may be configured in such a way that it does not allow the use of original batches. This can be due to settings in the material master or batch management configuration.
  Material Type: The material type assigned to the material may not support original batches.
  Plant-Specific Settings: There may be specific settings at the plant level that restrict the use of original batches for that material.
  Batch Status: The batch status of the material may not permit the use of original batches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the batch management settings for the material in question.