How To Fix VBOB_MM_OB046 - The batch status could not be set for all batches

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBOB_MM_OB - Original Batch

• Message number: 046

• Message text: The batch status could not be set for all batches

What causes this issue?

You want to change the batch status for all batches for the original
batch. Errors have occurred.

System Response

The status was not changed for all batches.

How to fix this error?

From the subsequent log and the batch where-used list display for the
original batch, you can determine which errors have occurred. After you
have cleared the errors you can repeat the posting.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB046 - The batch status could not be set for all batches ?

  The SAP error message VBOB_MM_OB046, which states "The batch status could not be set for all batches," typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP. This error can arise during various processes, such as when trying to change the status of batches in inventory management or during goods movements.
  Causes:
  
  
  Batch Status Inconsistency: The batch status you are trying to set may not be valid for the current state of the batch. For example, if you are trying to set a batch to "restricted" status, but the batch is already in a status that does not allow this change.
  
  
  Batch Not Found: The system may not be able to find the specified batch or batches due to incorrect batch numbers or missing entries in the batch master data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the batch status.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the batch