How To Fix EBR503 - Process order &1 does not have status "&2" (&3)

EBR503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Process order &1 does not have status "&2" (&3)

What causes this issue?

For you to be able to approve or archive a batch record, all
corresponding process orders must have been assigned status <LS>TECO
(Technically completed)</> or <LS>CLSD (Completed)</>. However, process
order &V1& for the batch you have selected has been assigned neither of
these statuses.
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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?

Complete process order &V1& first.

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 EBR503 - Process order &1 does not have status "&2" (&3) ?

  The SAP error message EBR503 indicates that a process order does not have the expected status. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution, where certain operations or transactions are only valid if the process order is in a specific status.
  
  Cause:
  The error message EBR503 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Status: The process order is not in the required status for the operation you are trying to perform. For example, if you are trying to confirm a process order that is not released or is already completed.
  Order Lifecycle: The process order may have gone through various statuses (e.g., created, released, in process, completed) and the current status does not allow for the action you are attempting.
  User Error: The user may be trying to perform an operation that is not allowed in the current status of the order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EBR503 error, you can take the following