"You have not marked any batches for posting" error when you select a batch in the Batch Recovery window in Microsoft Dynamics GP

This article provides methods to resolve the You have not marked any batches for posting error.

Applies to:   Microsoft Dynamics GP
Original KB number:   865968

Symptoms

When you select a batch in the Batch Recovery window in Microsoft Dynamics GP, you receive the following error message:

You have not marked any batches for posting.

Cause

This problem occurs if the batch isn't responding.

Resolution

To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Reconcile the batch

1. Have all users exit Microsoft Dynamics GP.
2. Use the appropriate method:
   • In Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 or Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010, point to Tools on the Microsoft Dynamics GP menu, point to Utilities > Financial, and then click Reconcile.
   • In Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 and in earlier versions, point to Utilities on the Tools menu, point to Financial, and then click Reconcile.

Method 2: Set the batch status to available

For more information about how to set the batch status to available by using Microsoft SQL Server, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

850289 A batch is held in the Posting, Receiving, Busy, Marked, Locked, or Edited status in Microsoft Dynamics GP

Method 3: Use an automated solution

An automated solution script may be available that you can use to release the batch in the SY00800 table.

On this automated solutions Web site, select Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0. In the System Manager area, for CannotPostBatch, click ClearBatchActivity10_v1.msi to download the solution.