How To Fix M3678 - Error in changing the batch status. SY-SUBRC = &

M3678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Error in changing the batch status. SY-SUBRC = &

What causes this issue?

The batch status has been changed in batch maintenance.

System Response

This change in status could not be carried out in the database,
resulting in update termination.
This error should not occur.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSTVERW1
Note for systems administration
SY-SUBRC = &V1&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3678 - Error in changing the batch status. SY-SUBRC = & ?

  The SAP error message M3678, which states "Error in changing the batch status. SY-SUBRC = &," typically occurs when there is an issue with changing the status of a batch in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Batch Status Restrictions: The batch may have restrictions that prevent its status from being changed. For example, if the batch is currently in use or has been locked by another process, you may encounter this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the batch status may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Batch Management Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the batch management settings that prevent the status change.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the batch data that need to be resolved before the status can be changed.
  
  
  System Errors: There may