How To Fix EBR440 - You cannot set status "Batch record req." for process order &1

EBR440 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 440

• Message text: You cannot set status "Batch record req." for process order &1

What causes this issue?

A batch record already exists for the header batch of process order
&V1&. However, this process order does not have status <LS>Batch Record
Required</> due to its order type. In this case, the order status is
usually set when you call up a worklist containing the batch record.
This failed for order &V1& for one of the following reasons:
A system error occurred in status management.
The process order is not released.
The process order can no longer be edited since the deletion flag was
set.

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?

RESET N1
Make sure that all status requirements are met and call up the worklist
again.
If the order status still cannot be set, contact your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR440 - You cannot set status "Batch record req." for process order &1 ?

  The SAP error message EBR440 indicates that you cannot set the status "Batch record required" for a process order. This error typically arises in the context of batch management and production processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with process orders in the production planning module.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Batch Management Settings: The process order may not be configured to require a batch record. This could be due to the material master settings or the configuration of the production process.
  
  
  Order Status: The process order may already be in a status that does not allow for the change to "Batch record required." For example, if the order is already completed or technically closed, you cannot change its status.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for batch management may not be set up correctly in the system. This includes settings in the material master or the production version.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user