How To Fix VBOB_MM_OB005 - Production 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: 005

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

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create another original batch for an order item that
is already assigned an original batch.

System Response

You can only create one original batch for an 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB005 - Production order &1/&2 already has a reference to original batch &3 ?

  The SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB005 indicates that a production order is attempting to reference a batch that is already linked to another production order. This typically occurs in the context of batch management within SAP, where batches are used to track inventory and production processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A production order (identified by &1 and &2) is trying to use a batch (identified by &3) that is already assigned to another production order.
  This can happen if the batch is already in use for a different production process or if there are restrictions on batch usage due to inventory management settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch Assignment:
  
  Verify which production order is currently using the batch. You can do this by checking the batch details in the batch management transaction (e.g., MSC3N).
  Ensure that the batch is not locked or reserved for another process.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Batch:
  
  If the batch