How To Fix EBR050 - You are not authorized to withdraw approval of batch record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 050

• Message text: You are not authorized to withdraw approval of batch record

What causes this issue?

The batch record you have selected has already been approved. If you
want to change the batch record, you must withdraw the approval on the
initial screen and create a new batch record version.
However, you are not authorized to withdraw the batch record approval.
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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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR050 - You are not authorized to withdraw approval of batch record ?

  The SAP error message EBR050, which states "You are not authorized to withdraw approval of batch record," typically occurs in the context of batch management and electronic batch record (EBR) processes. This error indicates that the user attempting to withdraw approval for a batch record does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Cause:
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to withdraw approval for batch records. This can be due to:
  
  Missing authorization objects in the user's role.
  Incorrectly configured roles or profiles.
  Changes in user roles or organizational structure that have not been updated in the system.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain actions based on user roles, and the current user may not be included in the list of authorized users for this specific action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to batch record management, particularly those that allow for the withdrawal of approvals.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should modify the user's role to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to batch management include:
  
  C_BOM_AUS (Authorization for BOM)
  C_BD_BAT (Batch Management)
  C_BD_APR (Batch Record Approval)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for batch record management and provide training if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues related to batch records.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders)
  C223 (Change Batch Record)
  C201 (Create Production Order)
  
  
  Batch Management Documentation: Review SAP documentation on batch management and electronic batch records for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By addressing the authorization issues and ensuring that the user has the correct permissions, the error EBR050 can be resolved, allowing the user to withdraw approval of batch records as needed.