How To Fix CO132 - Bulk material indicator can no longer be set (qty already withdrawn)

CO132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Bulk material indicator can no longer be set (qty already withdrawn)

What causes this issue?

<GL:bulk_material>Bulk material</> is already stored at the work
center, which means that it does not need to be issued from stock.
Since a goods issue has already been posted for this material, it is no
longer possible to mark it as a bulk material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO132 - Bulk material indicator can no longer be set (qty already withdrawn) ?

  The SAP error message CO132, which states "Bulk material indicator can no longer be set (qty already withdrawn)," typically occurs in the context of production orders or material management when dealing with bulk materials. This error indicates that the system is preventing the setting of the bulk material indicator because there has already been a withdrawal of quantity from the stock.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Withdrawal: The primary cause of this error is that a quantity of the material has already been withdrawn from inventory for a production order or another process. Once a withdrawal has occurred, the system locks the ability to change certain characteristics of the material, including the bulk material indicator.
  Material Master Settings: The material may have specific settings in the material master that restrict changes once certain actions (like withdrawals) have been performed.
  Production Order Status: The status of the production order may also affect the ability to change the bulk