How To Fix VBOB_MM_OB018 - Purchase order &1/&2 is assigned to original batch &3 &4 (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBOB_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Purchase order &1/&2 is assigned to original batch &3 &4 (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The purchase order item you entered contains the number of an
inventory- managed batch. There is already a goods receipt for this
batch against purchase order &V1&/&V2&, for which there is also an
original batch (material &V3&, original batch &V4&).

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?

Check whether you really need to create several different original
batches for the same batch.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB018 - Purchase order &1/&2 is assigned to original batch &3 &4 (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB018 indicates that a purchase order (PO) is assigned to an original batch, and there is an issue related to that assignment. This error typically arises in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that are managed in batches.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Batch Assignment Issues: The purchase order is linked to a batch that is either not available, has been deleted, or is not in the correct status for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be used for the transaction you are attempting (e.g., it may be blocked or marked for deletion).
  Incorrect Batch Number: The batch number referenced in the purchase order may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Material Master Settings: The material master settings for batch management may not