How To Fix M3684 - No authorization for maintaining batch &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 684

• Message text: No authorization for maintaining batch &

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create or to change a batch. However, you do not
have the authorization for doing so since an authorization group that
may not create or change any batches is assigned to the batch material.
When creating a batch with a reference, the lacking authorization may
also apply to the material of the reference batch.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3684 - No authorization for maintaining batch & ?

  The SAP error message M3684 "No authorization for maintaining batch &" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform actions related to batch management in the SAP system. This error can occur in various transactions where batch management is involved, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or production processes.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for batch management. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Batch Management Settings: The system settings for batch management may not be configured correctly, leading to restrictions on batch maintenance.
  User Role Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure that the necessary authorizations for batch management are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to add the necessary roles or authorizations to the user’s profile. Common authorization objects related to batch management include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Authorization for Batch Management)
  M_BEST_MAT (Material Authorization)
  M_BEST_WERK (Plant Authorization)
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the batch management settings in the material master and related configuration are correctly set up. This includes checking the batch management status in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, have the user log out and back in, then test the transaction again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and batch management processes.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the M3684 error in SAP.