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title: "Sub-batch block status"
slug: "sub-batch-block-status"
description: "Block or unblock sub-batches in Life Sciences Supply Chain Management to control transactions and support compliant inventory handling."
updated: 2026-06-25T10:24:09Z
published: 2026-06-25T10:24:09Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/sub-batch-block-status"
---

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# Sub-batch block status

While it is possible to prevent transacting an entire batch through its batch disposition status, it is also possible to block a specific sub-batch, for example, if it is out of specification or damaged.

Sub-batches can be blocked either directly from the **Functions** tab in the **Sub batches** form (**Inventory management > Inquiries and reports > Tracking dimensions > Sub batches**) or from the **Sub batch** tab in the **On-hand list** form, only if the Sub batch tracking dimension is displayed (**Inventory management > Inquiries and reports > On-hand list**):

- By pressing the **Block** button, the **Stopped** parameter is automatically enabled for the sub-batch. The sub-batch becomes unavailable for any transaction, including reservations.
- By pressing the **Unblock** button, the **Stopped** parameter is automatically disabled for the sub-batch. The sub-batch becomes available for transactions again.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
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> It is possible to select multiple sub-batches and apply the modification to all selected records simultaneously.

The **Block/Unblock** options can be secured via electronic signature by enabling the **Signature required** parameter for the **Block/Unblock sub batches** requirement in the **Electronic signature requirements** form (**Organization administration > Setup > Electronic signature > Electronic signature requirements**).

Life Sciences Supply Chain Management also allows using the **Update sub-batch block status** feature to automatically block/unblock multiple sub-batches at once based on selected criteria specified in a query (**Inventory management > Periodic tasks > Sub batches > Update sub-batch status**). The functionality can also be scheduled as a batch job that automatically runs based on a predefined frequency.