How To Fix MM524 - &1: &2 used as original batch for purchase order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 524

• Message text: &1: &2 used as original batch for purchase order

What causes this issue?

Batch <(>&<)>V2& will not be reorganized, because it was created as an
original batch. The reorganization can only take place once no batch
usage exists for the assigned batches.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM524 - &1: &2 used as original batch for purchase order ?

  The SAP error message MM524 typically indicates that there is an issue with the batch management in the context of a purchase order. Specifically, the message states that a certain batch (identified by &1) is being used as the original batch for a purchase order (identified by &2), which may not be allowed due to various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be used for the purchase order. For example, it could be blocked or marked for a different purpose.
  Batch Management Settings: The configuration settings for batch management in the material master or the purchase order may not allow the use of the specified batch.
  Batch Assignment: The batch may already be assigned to another document or transaction, preventing its use in the current purchase order.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on batch usage, which could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Status: Verify the status of the batch in question. You can do this by navigating to the batch management screen (Transaction code: MSC3N) and checking if the batch is blocked or has any restrictions.
  Review Purchase Order: Check the purchase order details to ensure that the batch is correctly assigned and that there are no conflicts with other documents.
  Adjust Batch Management Settings: If necessary, review the batch management settings in the material master (Transaction code: MM03) and ensure that the settings allow for the use of the batch in question.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  Batch Management: Understand the batch management process in SAP, including how batches are created, assigned, and managed.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MM524 error and implement a solution to resolve it.