How To Fix M3684 - No authorization for maintaining batch &

M3684 - Overview

• 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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M3684 - Details

• 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