How To Fix VBOB_MM_OB022 - Production order &1 already has a reference to original batch &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBOB_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Production order &1 already has a reference to original batch &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

A production order has more than one order item. You have already
created the original batch plant &V2& material &V3& batch &V4& for an
order item.

System Response

The system issues a message, allowing the user to cancel creation of
the original batch.

How to fix this error?

Decide whether to create more than one original batch for each order.

Procedure for System Administrators

Use table T160M to set whether the system issues an information or an
error message (Customizing transaction OMILL_T160M).
-> <AB><NP><SE> <DS:TRAN.OMILL_T160M>Output Control</></></></>
<AB><NP><SE> </></></>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB022 - Production order &1 already has a reference to original batch &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB022 indicates that a production order is attempting to reference a batch that is already linked to another production order or process. This typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, where batches are used to track inventory and production processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A production order is trying to use a batch that is already assigned to another production order.
  The batch is locked or reserved for a different process, preventing it from being used again.
  There may be a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the batch management process.
  
  
  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).
  If the batch is indeed assigned to another order, you will need to either wait until that order is completed or use