How To Fix EBR438 - System error while generating batch record version

EBR438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 438

• Message text: System error while generating batch record version

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred while generating the batch record or the new
batch record version. The function is terminated.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSVERW OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
INCLUDE NA_SYSVW_HINW OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
Status management assigns an object number for each batch record
version during generation. The error occurred while calling object
number management.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EBR438 - Details

• The SAP error message EBR438, which states "System error while generating batch record version," typically occurs in the context of batch management and production processes. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or system-related problems.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the batch management configuration or in the production order settings can lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: Missing or inconsistent data in the master data (like material master, batch master) or in the production order can trigger this error.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may not be able to generate the batch record version properly.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of necessary authorizations for the user trying to generate the batch record can also lead to this error.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP version you are using that could cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the