How To Fix EBR097 - No batch records found for approving (see log)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No batch records found for approving (see log)

What causes this issue?

For you to be able to approve a batch record, the following requirements
must be met:
If, according to your system settings, the batch record is archived
during approval (see Customizing for <LS>Batch Records</>, activity
<DS:SIMG.PPPI_PD_254>Define Material-Specific Overall Profile </>):
The batch record has been generated.
All process orders belonging to the batch record have been assigned
status <LS>Completed</> or <LS>Technically completed</>.
If the batch record is not archived during approval, it must have been
archived already. You cannot approve batch records that have status
<LS>Partially archived</>.
The system did not find any batch records that meet these requirements
for the selection criteria you have entered. For this reason, no
worklist was created.

System Response

A system message is written to the selection log for every batch record
in the selection range that does not meet the above requirements.

How to fix this error?

RESET N1
Call the selection log and check why the system did not select any batch
records.
Depending on the reason for this, proceed as follows:
Correct the selection criteria.
Generate the batch records.
Complete the process orders belonging to the batch records.
Set the <LS>Lot locked for batch record</> indicator in the usage
decision for the corresponding inspection lots.
Archive the batch records.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR097 - No batch records found for approving (see log) ?

  The SAP error message EBR097 ("No batch records found for approving (see log)") typically occurs in the context of batch management and electronic batch record (EBR) processing. This error indicates that the system could not find any batch records that meet the criteria for approval. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Existing Batch Records: There may simply be no batch records available for the specified criteria (e.g., date range, status).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to search for batch records may be too restrictive or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or approve the batch records.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the batch management or EBR processes in SAP.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the database that prevent the retrieval of batch records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Batch Records: Verify that there are indeed batch records available for approval. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., COHV, CO02) and checking the status of batch records.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used to search for batch records are correct and not overly restrictive. Adjust the criteria as necessary.
  Check Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and approve batch records. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages or warnings that could provide additional context for the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to batch management and EBR processes.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database that could be affecting the retrieval of batch records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders), CO02 (Change Production Order), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to batch management and EBR.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to batch management and electronic batch records for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.