How To Fix MG033 - Matl master maintenance not possible for transaction chosen (TKSTATUS)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Matl master maintenance not possible for transaction chosen (TKSTATUS)

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain material master data. However, this is not
possible for one of the following reasons:
You do not have the authorization to process data for any of the user
departments assigned to the transaction.
The assignment of user departments to transaction is incorrect.

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?

Depending on the cause, ask your system administrator to do the
following:
Give you the necessary authorization
(The authorization object concerned is M_MATE_STA.)
Check the assignment of user departments to transaction in system table
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG033 - Matl master maintenance not possible for transaction chosen (TKSTATUS) ?

  The SAP error message MG033 ("Material master maintenance not possible for transaction chosen (TKSTATUS)") typically occurs when there is an issue with the status of the material master record you are trying to maintain. This error indicates that the material is in a status that does not allow for the changes you are attempting to make.
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts changes, such as being marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may not be allowed for the current status of the material.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the material.
  Material Type Settings: Certain material types may have specific settings that restrict maintenance under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record and check the status. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and reviewing the status fields.
  If the material is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) if you have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is valid for the material's current status. Refer to the documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for the allowed transactions.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the material type settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) to see if there are any restrictions that apply to the material type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Change Material Status
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data management for more context on statuses and restrictions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MG033 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.