How To Fix MILL_PC_OB041 - The original batch is only created after you post the purchase order item

MILL_PC_OB041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 041

• Message text: The original batch is only created after you post the purchase order item

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What causes this issue?

A new order item was entered. You are now trying to create an original
batch for this order item without having posted the document first.

System Response

An error message is issued.

How to fix this error?

Post the purchase order and then create the original batch.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC_OB041 - The original batch is only created after you post the purchase order item ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC_OB041 indicates that the original batch for a material cannot be created until the purchase order (PO) item is posted. This error typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that require batch tracking.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system expects that a batch should be created only after the purchase order item has been posted. In the context of batch management, the original batch is linked to the goods receipt (GR) process, which is initiated when the purchase order is posted. If you attempt to create or reference a batch before this posting occurs, the system will generate this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MILL_PC_OB041 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Post the Purchase Order Item: Ensure that you have posted the purchase order item. This typically involves performing a goods receipt (GR) against the purchase order. You can do this through the transaction