How To Fix M3683 - No authorization for displaying batch &

M3683 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 683

• Message text: No authorization for displaying batch &

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to display a batch or change documents for the
batch. However, you do not have the authorization to do so since an
authorization group, for which no batches may be displayed, is assigned
to the batch material.

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?

Contact your systems administrator if you require the corresponding
authorization.

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M3683 - Details

• The SAP error message M3683, which states "No authorization for displaying batch &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or display a batch record in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. This can happen in various modules, particularly in materials management (MM) or production planning (PP), where batch management is utilized.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. SAP uses a role-based access control system, and if the user does not have the required permissions to view batch information, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3683 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This transaction will show you the last authorization check that failed, providing insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to review the