How To Fix M3720 - Batch status cannot be changed since the material is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Batch status cannot be changed since the material is blocked

What causes this issue?

In the course of batch maintenance, you wanted to change the batch
status. With a change of this kind, the system has to take account of
the stocks in all plants in which this batch occurs.
Presumably one of the plants is currently blocked by another user for
the material to which the batch is assigned.

System Response

The batch status cannot be changed at present and is therefore cancelled
by the system.

How to fix this error?

Try to make the change later.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3720 - Batch status cannot be changed since the material is blocked ?

  The SAP error message M3720 indicates that a batch status cannot be changed because the material is blocked. This typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, where certain operations are restricted due to the status of the batch.
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Material: The batch of material you are trying to change has been marked as blocked. This could be due to various reasons, such as quality issues, stock discrepancies, or manual blocking by a user.
  Quality Inspection: The batch may be under quality inspection, and until the inspection is completed and the batch is released, its status cannot be changed.
  Stock Type: The material may be in a stock type that does not allow for status changes, such as blocked stock or quality inspection stock.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the batch.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Status: Use transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check the current status of the batch. This will help you understand why the batch is blocked.
  Release Blocked Batch: If the batch is blocked due to quality inspection, you may need to complete the inspection and release the batch using transaction code QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results).
  Unblock Material: If the batch is manually blocked, you can unblock it using transaction code MSC2N (Change Batch) and changing the status accordingly, provided you have the necessary authorizations.
  Check Stock Type: Ensure that the stock type of the material allows for the desired status change. If it is in blocked stock, you may need to transfer it to unrestricted stock first.
  Consult with a Supervisor: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status, consult with a supervisor or someone with the appropriate authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand the batch management process in SAP, including how batches are created, managed, and the implications of different statuses.
  Quality Management: Familiarize yourself with the quality management processes in SAP, especially how inspection lots and results affect batch statuses.
  Authorization Roles: Review the authorization roles assigned to your user profile to ensure you have the necessary permissions to perform batch status changes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.