How To Fix WRB021 - WAART_ERROR for material &1: item given status B

WRB021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRB - Messages for Revaluation at Retail via BAPIs

• Message number: 021

• Message text: WAART_ERROR for material &1: item given status B

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRB021 - WAART_ERROR for material &1: item given status B ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRB021 WAART_ERROR for material &1: item given status B
  typically occurs during goods movement or inventory transactions involving a material that has a special stock status or is blocked for certain processes.
  
  Explanation of the Error
  
  Message Class: WRB (related to Warehouse Management or Inventory Management)
  Message Number: 021
  Message Text: WAART_ERROR for material &1: item given status B
  
  The key part is "item given status B".
  In SAP, the status "B" usually refers to a blocked stock or a stock status that restricts certain movements or transactions.
  This error means that the system is trying to process a goods movement or inventory transaction for a material that is currently in a stock status "B" (blocked), and the transaction is not allowed for this status.
  
  Causes
  
  Material stock is blocked: The material stock is flagged as blocked in the system, preventing certain movements like goods issue, transfer posting, or goods receipt.
  Incorrect movement type or transaction: The movement