How To Fix VBOB_MM_OB012 - Original batch &3 is already assigned to production order &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBOB_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Original batch &3 is already assigned to production order &1/&2

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign the same original batch several times to an
order item. This is not allowed.

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?

Assign a different original batch to the order item, or cancel the
creation transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB012 - Original batch &3 is already assigned to production order &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB012 indicates that a specific original batch (identified by &3) is already assigned to a production order (identified by &1 and &2). This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and batch management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Assignment: The original batch you are trying to assign to a production order is already linked to another production order. In SAP, a batch can only be assigned to one production order at a time.
  Batch Management Settings: The system settings for batch management may restrict the reassignment of batches once they are allocated to a production order.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The process flow may not be followed correctly, leading to attempts to assign a batch that is already in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Assignments: Verify which production order the original batch is currently assigned to. You can do this by checking the batch information in the batch management transaction (e.g., MSC3N).
  Reassign or