How To Fix WH033 - The associated phy. inventory doc. item has a different batch number

WH033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The associated phy. inventory doc. item has a different batch number

What causes this issue?

In the intermediate document there is a clear reference to the
respective inventory document item for this item. There is however a
different batch specified in the intermediate document item to that in
the inventory document item.

System Response

The system cannot update this intermediate document item.

How to fix this error?

You can specify the correct batch using the intermediate document
editor and then update the intermediate document again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH033 - The associated phy. inventory doc. item has a different batch number ?

  The SAP error message WH033 indicates that there is a mismatch in the batch number between the physical inventory document item and the item being processed. This typically occurs during inventory management processes, such as when trying to post a goods movement or perform a physical inventory count.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Number Mismatch: The batch number associated with the item in the physical inventory document does not match the batch number of the item being processed.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The physical inventory document may reference an incorrect or outdated batch number.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or processing inventory documents can lead to mismatches.
  Changes in Batch Management: If the batch number was changed or updated in the system after the physical inventory document was created, this can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Batch Numbers: Check the batch number in the physical inventory document and ensure it matches the batch number of the item you