How To Fix EBR037 - You cannot simulate the batch record for the selected batches

EBR037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 037

• Message text: You cannot simulate the batch record for the selected batches

What causes this issue?

The system did not select batches for one of the following reasons:
You are not authorized to simulate batch records for the materials you
have selected.
The process orders for the existing batches have not been approved.
The order type does not require a batch record.
More than one incoming inspection lot exists for the existing batches.

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 your system administrator for the authorization required to
simulate batch records.
First, approve the process orders of those batches whose batch records
you want to simulate.
Set the <LS>Batch record required</> indicator in the order-type
dependent parameters of the relevant order type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the user authorizations in Customizing for <LS>Process Data
Documentation</>.
The user needs the authorization for transaction COCP (Simulate batch
record), authorization object <LS>Batch record</> (M_MATE_CHP).

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EBR037 - Details

• The SAP error message EBR037, which states "You cannot simulate the batch record for the selected batches," typically occurs in the context of batch management and production processes within SAP. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of EBR037
  
  
  Batch Status: The selected batches may have a status that does not allow for simulation. For example, if the batch is blocked or has been marked as "not usable," it cannot be simulated.
  
  
  Batch Record Configuration: The batch record may not be properly configured or may be missing required data. This can include missing master data or incomplete batch record information.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to simulate the batch record for the selected batches.
  
  
  Batch Not Found: The system may not be able to find the specified batch due to incorrect batch numbers or other selection criteria.
  
  
  Production Order