How To Fix EBR200 - Archive batch record first

EBR200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Archive batch record first

What causes this issue?

Due to your system settings, the batch record you have selected must
have been archived before you can approve it (see Customizing for
<LS>Batch Records</>, activity <DS:SIMG.PPPI_PD_254>Define
Material-Specific Overall Profile </>). However, the batch record has
not yet been archived.

System Response

The system does not carry out the <LS>Approve</> function for the batch
record.
When you create a worklist for approving batch records, the batch
record is not included in the worklist.

How to fix this error?

First archive the batch record.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR200 - Archive batch record first ?

  The SAP error message EBR200, which states "Archive batch record first," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Batch Record (EBR) management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to perform an operation on a batch record that has not been archived yet. 
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires the batch record to be archived before certain operations can be performed. This is often a part of compliance and regulatory requirements in industries such as pharmaceuticals and food production, where maintaining a proper audit trail is crucial.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EBR200 error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Archive the Batch Record: 
  
  Navigate to the appropriate transaction or program in SAP that allows you to archive batch records. This is typically done through the EBR module.
  Ensure that all necessary data and documentation related to the batch record are complete and correct before archiving.
  Execute the archiving