How To Fix M7657 - Batch status has not changed

M7657 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Batch status has not changed

What causes this issue?

The system could not carry out a transfer posting for the following
stock types of the batch(es):
unrestricted-use to restricted-use
restricted-use to unrestricted-use

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7657 - Batch status has not changed ?

  The SAP error message M7657, which states "Batch status has not changed," typically occurs in the context of batch management within SAP. This error indicates that an attempt was made to change the status of a batch, but the system has determined that the status has not actually changed. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Status Change: The most straightforward reason is that the status you are trying to set for the batch is already the current status. For example, if you attempt to set a batch to "Released" when it is already in that status, the system will not allow the change.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the batch status, leading to confusion about whether the status has changed.
  
  
  Batch Status Configuration: The configuration of batch statuses in the system may not allow