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

WR033 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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