How To Fix EBR034 - You cannot change the header record for the selected batches

EBR034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 034

• Message text: You cannot change the header record for the selected batches

What causes this issue?

The system did not select header records to be changed for one of the
following reasons:
You are not authorized to change header records for the materials you
have selected.
No header record has been created for the existing batches.
The header records are being processed by another user.

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?

Depending on what caused the error, proceed as follows:
Ask the system administrator for the authorization required to change
header records.
Create the header records of the batch records you want to maintain.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the user authorizations in Customizing for <LS>Process Data
Documentation</>.
The user needs the authorization for transaction COCW (Change header
record of a batch record), authorization object <LS>Batch record</>
(M_MATE_CHP).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR034 - You cannot change the header record for the selected batches ?

  The SAP error message EBR034, which states "You cannot change the header record for the selected batches," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to modify the header information of a batch that is not allowed to be changed due to certain restrictions or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the batch is already in use in a production order or has been delivered, it may be locked for changes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the batch header information.
  Batch Characteristics: Certain characteristics of the batch may be set to prevent changes, such as if the batch is marked as "restricted" or "blocked."
  Document Flow: If there are documents (like goods movements, production orders, etc.) that reference the batch, changes to the header may be