How To Fix WR033 - Material &1, item &2 cannot be updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Material &1, item &2 cannot be updated

What causes this issue?

You entered a structured material. The goods movement cannot be posted,
as the sum of the cost values of the components does not equal the cost
value of the header.

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?

Check how the cost values for the components of a structured material
are determined. If a customer exit is used, contact your system
administration. If all other cases, contact the SAP hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR033 - Material &1, item &2 cannot be updated ?

  The SAP error message WR033: "Material &1, item &2 cannot be updated" typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management (IM) processes when an attempt is made to update or post changes to a material document or warehouse task, but the system finds that the update is not possible due to certain conditions.
  
  Cause
  The error WR033 usually arises because:
  
  The material or item in question is locked or flagged in a way that prevents updates.
  The warehouse task or material document is already processed or closed.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data related to the material or item (e.g., status, stock type, or storage location).
  The system is trying to update a material document or warehouse task that is not changeable due to business rules or configuration.
  The item is part of a material document that has already been reversed or canceled.
  There might be a problem with the update sequence or database lock.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error WR033, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Material Document and Item Status:
  
  Verify if the material document and item are still open for updates.
  Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or LT21 (Display Transfer Order) to check the status.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Task or Transfer Order:
  
  If the error occurs during warehouse task processing, check if the task is already confirmed or deleted.
  Use LT23 or LT24 to display warehouse tasks.
  
  
  
  Check Locks and User Sessions:
  
  Ensure no other user or process is locking the material or document.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing and Business Rules:
  
  Check if there are any custom validations or user exits that prevent updates.
  Review configuration in Warehouse Management or Inventory Management.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Reverse Document:
  
  If the document is inconsistent, consider reversing or canceling it properly before attempting updates.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks or database utilities if you suspect data corruption.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the cause is not clear, debugging the relevant function modules or BAPIs involved in the update process can help identify the exact reason.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WR (Warehouse Management)
  Common Transactions:
  
  MB03 - Display Material Document
  MB1A/MB1B/MB1C - Goods Movements
  LT21 - Display Transfer Order
  LT23 - Display Warehouse Tasks
  SM12 - Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WR033 for specific patches or known issues.
  Typical Modules Involved: WM (Warehouse Management), IM (Inventory Management), MM (Materials Management)
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, process step) where the error occurs, I can help with more targeted advice.