How To Fix RU633 - Detail area WIP batch not selectable (Customizing not active)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 633

• Message text: Detail area WIP batch not selectable (Customizing not active)

What causes this issue?

The detail area for <DS:GLOS.472CE15A634E0A64E10000000A155436>WIP
Batches</> cannot be selected because the WIP batch functionality is not
active in your enterprise.

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?

If you wish to use the WIP batch functionality, you must set the
indicator for WIP batches in Customizing under <ZK>Logistics General ->
Batch Management -> WIP Batches -> Activate WIP Batch</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU633 - Detail area WIP batch not selectable (Customizing not active) ?

  The SAP error message RU633, which states "Detail area WIP batch not selectable (Customizing not active)," typically occurs in the context of Work in Progress (WIP) accounting in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to select a WIP batch due to certain customizing settings not being activated or configured properly.
  Cause:
  
  Customizing Not Active: The primary cause of this error is that the necessary customizing settings for WIP accounting are not activated in the system. This could be due to missing configuration in the controlling area or the relevant settings for WIP batches.
  Batch Management: If batch management is not properly configured for the materials involved, it can lead to this error.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may not be set up correctly to allow for WIP accounting.
  WIP Calculation Settings: The settings for WIP calculation in the controlling area may not be properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RU633 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the following path:
  Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Actual Costing/Material Ledger -> Activate Actual Costing/Material Ledger
  
  Ensure that the necessary settings for WIP accounting are activated.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master records for the materials involved. Ensure that the relevant views (such as Accounting and Costing) are properly maintained and that batch management is activated if required.
  
  
  
  Verify Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is required, ensure that it is activated for the materials in question. You can check this in the material master under the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data/Storage" views.
  
  
  
  Check WIP Calculation Settings:
  
  Review the WIP calculation settings in the controlling area. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to allow for WIP batches.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to WIP accounting and batch management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), OKB9 (WIP Calculation), and OKC9 (WIP Settings) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RU633 error in your SAP system.