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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 type used in the transaction does not allow processing of stock with status "B".
  Stock status configuration: The stock status "B" is configured to restrict certain transactions.
  Warehouse management or inventory management integration issue: The stock status in WM or IM is inconsistent or not aligned.
  Customizing or user exit restrictions: Custom logic or user exits might be enforcing restrictions on stock with status "B".
  
  
  How to Check
  
  Check the stock status of the material in the relevant plant/storage location using transaction MB52 or MMBE.
  Check if the stock is blocked or flagged with status "B".
  Review the movement type used in the transaction.
  Check stock status configuration in SPRO under Inventory Management ? Goods Movement ? Define Stock Types and Stock Status.
  Check if there are any user exits or BAdIs influencing stock status validation.
  
  
  Solution / Resolution
  
  
  Unblock the stock:
  
  If the stock is blocked and should be available for the transaction, unblock it using transaction MBST (cancel material document) or by adjusting stock status.
  Alternatively, use MBRL (return delivery) or other relevant transactions to correct stock status.
  
  
  
  Use appropriate movement type:
  
  Ensure the movement type used allows processing of stock with status "B".
  For example, some movement types allow posting blocked stock, others do not.
  
  
  
  Adjust stock status configuration:
  
  Review and adjust stock status settings in customizing if business process requires it.
  
  
  
  Check and correct master data:
  
  Verify material master data and stock data for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Warehouse Management team:
  
  If WM is involved, check if the stock status in WM is consistent with IM.
  
  
  
  Debug or check user exits:
  
  If custom logic is involved, debug or review user exits/BAdIs that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction codes: MB52, MMBE, MBST, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, MIGO
  SPRO path: Logistics Execution ? Inventory Management ? Goods Movement ? Define Stock Types and Stock Status
  SAP Notes related to stock status and blocked stock handling.
  Stock statuses in SAP IM:
  
  Q = Quality inspection stock
  S = Blocked stock
  R = Restricted-use stock
  B = Blocked stock (sometimes used interchangeably with S depending on system)
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to process material stock with status "B" (blocked stock) in a transaction that does not allow it.
  
  
  Solution
  Unblock stock, use correct movement type, adjust stock status configuration, or correct master data.
  
  
  Check
  Stock status in MMBE/MB52, movement type, customizing settings, user exits.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  MB52, MMBE, MBST, MIGO
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.