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

MG033 - Overview

• 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
T130M

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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