How To Fix VBOB_MM_OB004 - Purchase order &1/&2 already has a reference to original batch &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBOB_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Purchase order &1/&2 already has a reference to original batch &3

What causes this issue?

An original batch has already been created for a purchase order item.
You have tried to create another original batch for the same purchase
order item.

System Response

The system displays an error message. You cannot assign more than one
original batch to a purchase order item.

How to fix this error?

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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