How To Fix EBR001 - Archive batch records first

EBR001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Archive batch records first

What causes this issue?

The system could not find any archived batch records that match the
selection criteria you have entered. However, you can only approve
archived batch records.

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?

Archive the batch records you want to approve first.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR001 - Archive batch records first ?

  The SAP error message EBR001: "Archive batch records first" typically occurs in the context of batch management and archiving processes within SAP. This error indicates that there are batch records that need to be archived before you can proceed with certain operations, such as deleting or modifying batch data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected existing batch records that are still active and have not been archived. In SAP, batch records are often associated with production, quality management, and inventory management processes. If these records are not archived, the system prevents further actions to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EBR001 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Batch Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MSC3N (Display Batch) to check for active batch records associated with the material in question.
  
  
  
  Archive Batch Records:
  
  Use the archiving transaction, typically SARA (Archive