How To Fix VBOB_MM_OB008 - Original batch is not permitted for material &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBOB_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Original batch is not permitted for material &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create an original batch for a production order or a
purchase order item.
The material master does not allow you to create original batches for
the header material of the production order or the material in the
purchase order item.

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?

Maintain the 'Original Batch' indicator in the material master.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB008 - Original batch is not permitted for material &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB008, which states "Original batch is not permitted for material &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP. This error indicates that the original batch of a material is not allowed for the specified material number and plant combination. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Status: The original batch may have a status that prevents it from being used. For example, it could be blocked, expired, or marked for deletion.
  Batch Management Settings: The material may not be configured to allow the use of the original batch in certain transactions or processes.
  Batch Determination: The system may be trying to determine a batch that does not meet the criteria set in the batch determination procedure.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly for batch management, or the batch may not be assigned to the