How To Fix WRF_ART_DISCONT029 - Material &1 was unblocked in the interim; check again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ART_DISCONT - Messages for Article Discontinuation: Fashion

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Material &1 was unblocked in the interim; check again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT029 - Material &1 was unblocked in the interim; check again ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ART_DISCONT029
  
  Text: Material &1 was unblocked in the interim; check again.
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs in the context of material master data, particularly when dealing with materials that have been blocked or flagged as discontinued in SAP (e.g., in sales or procurement). The message indicates that the material you are trying to process was previously blocked or marked as discontinued, but in the meantime (interim), it has been unblocked or reactivated by another user or process.
  In other words, the system detected a change in the material status between the time you last checked and the current operation, which requires you to verify the current status again.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order processing, delivery, or billing when the system checks the material status.
  When a material was blocked for sales or procurement but has been unblocked by another user/process.
  In batch jobs or background processes that validate material status.
  When using custom or standard validations that check material discontinuation/block status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Re-Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and verify the current status of the material.
  Check if the material is still blocked or if it has been unblocked.
  Confirm the relevant views (Sales: Sales Org. 2, Purchasing, etc.) for block indicators.
  
  
  
  Refresh Your Session or Data:
  
  If you are working in a transaction or program, refresh or restart the transaction to get the latest material status.
  If you are running a batch job or report, ensure it reads the latest data.
  
  
  
  Coordinate with Other Users:
  
  If the material was unblocked by another user, coordinate to understand why the status changed.
  Ensure that the material status is consistent with your business process requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Your Process:
  
  If your process requires the material to be blocked, re-block it if necessary.
  If the material is now valid for processing, proceed accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If this message appears in custom developments, check the logic that handles material block/unblock status.
  Ensure that the program handles status changes gracefully.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Material Master Views:  
  
  Sales: Sales Org. 2 (field: Discontinuation flag)  
  Purchasing (field: Blocked for Procurement)  
  MRP (field: MRP type, lot size, etc.)
  
  
  
  Transactions to Check Material Status:  
  
  MM03 - Display Material  
  MM02 - Change Material  
  MM01 - Create Material
  
  
  
  Material Block Indicators:  
  
  Sales block (e.g., in Sales Org. 2 view)  
  Procurement block (Purchasing view)  
  Plant-specific blocks
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP OSS notes related to material blocking/unblocking if the issue persists or is frequent.  
  Review SAP Help Portal for material master data management.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The message WRF_ART_DISCONT029 informs you that the material you are working with was previously blocked but has been unblocked in the meantime. You need to verify the current status of the material and adjust your processing accordingly.
  
  If you need help with a specific transaction or scenario where this message appears, please provide more details!