How To Fix SC033 - Difference display switched off

SC033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SC - Program analysis tools

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Difference display switched off

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SC033 - Difference display switched off ?

  The SAP error message SC033 "Difference display switched off" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or when dealing with stock differences in SAP. This message indicates that the system is not set to display differences between the expected and actual stock levels.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system settings for displaying stock differences may be turned off. This can happen if the relevant configuration in the inventory management settings is not enabled.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view stock differences.
  Transaction Settings: The specific transaction or report being used may not be configured to show differences.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SC033 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP for inventory management.
  Ensure that the option to display stock differences is enabled. This can typically be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  Logistics Execution > Inventory