How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS133 - Catalog processing status is 'CLOSE'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Catalog processing status is 'CLOSE'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS133 - Catalog processing status is 'CLOSE' ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WGDS_PROCESS133 Catalog processing status is 'CLOSE'
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation on a catalog in SAP (such as creating or changing a catalog entry), but the catalog's processing status is set to 'CLOSE'. In SAP, catalogs have processing statuses that control whether they can be edited or processed further. A status of 'CLOSE' means the catalog is locked or finalized and cannot be changed.
  
  Explanation
  
  
  Catalog Processing Status:
  
  The catalog processing status controls the lifecycle of the catalog. Typical statuses include:
  
  OPEN: Catalog can be edited.
  CLOSE: Catalog is closed for editing; no further changes allowed.
  LOCKED: Catalog is locked for processing by another user or process.
  
  
  
  When the catalog is in 'CLOSE' status, it is considered finalized or inactive for changes, so any attempt to modify or process it will trigger this error.
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Catalog Status:
  
  Use transaction codes related to catalog maintenance (e.g., WGDS, WGDS_CATALOG, or specific transaction depending on your SAP module) to check the current status of the catalog.
  
  
  
  Reopen the Catalog:
  
  If business processes allow, change the catalog status from 'CLOSE' to 'OPEN' to enable editing.
  This can usually be done via a status change function in the catalog maintenance transaction or via customizing.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to change the catalog status.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Process:
  
  Sometimes catalogs are closed intentionally to prevent changes. Confirm with business users or process owners before reopening.
  
  
  
  Technical Steps (if applicable):
  
  In some cases, the status is stored in a database table (e.g., WGCAT or similar). You can check the status there.
  Use SAP standard functions or reports to change the status if allowed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  SAP Module:
  
  This message is typically related to SAP Warehouse Management (WM), SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), or SAP Catalog Management depending on your system.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WGDS - Catalog maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing for catalog status settings
  SE16 or SE16N - To view catalog tables and statuses
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for your specific SAP version if the problem persists.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on catalog processing and status management.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Catalog is in 'CLOSE' status, disallowing changes.
  
  
  Effect
  Operations on the catalog are blocked.
  
  
  Solution
  Change catalog status to 'OPEN' if allowed; verify authorizations and business rules.
  
  
  Related Info
  Catalog maintenance transactions, SAP WM/EWM modules, SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact SAP module or transaction you are working with, I can give more tailored instructions.