How To Fix VBOB_MM_OB048 - No original batches exist for these selection criteria

VBOB_MM_OB048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBOB_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 048

• Message text: No original batches exist for these selection criteria

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VBOB_MM_OB048 - Details

• The SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB048 indicates that there are no original batches available that meet the specified selection criteria during a batch determination process. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management, production, or sales processes where batch management is enabled.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  No Available Batches: There are simply no batches that match the selection criteria defined in the batch determination process.
  Batch Status: The batches that exist may be in a status that does not allow them to be used (e.g., blocked, expired).
  Selection Criteria: The criteria set for the batch determination (such as plant, storage location, or batch characteristics) may be too restrictive or incorrect.
  Batch Management Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of batch management in the system, such as missing settings for the material or plant.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to batches.
  
  
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