How To Fix WUE020 - Article &1 is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WUE - Messages in package WAKT_ADD_ON

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Article &1 is blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WUE020 - Article &1 is blocked ?

  The SAP error message WUE020 indicates that a specific article (or material) is blocked for certain operations, which can prevent users from performing actions such as sales orders, deliveries, or inventory management related to that article. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocking Reasons: The article may be blocked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is marked as "blocked" in the material master data.
  The article is blocked for sales or purchasing due to business rules or settings.
  The article may be in a blocked status due to quality issues or other operational constraints.
  
  
  
  Status in Material Master: The material master record may have specific status indicators that prevent transactions.
  
  
  Inventory Management: The article may be blocked in inventory management due to stock discrepancies or other inventory-related issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the article. Look for any blocking indicators in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  If the article is blocked, you may need to change the status to "unblocked" if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Blocking Reasons:
  
  Identify the specific reason for the block. This could involve checking with the relevant departments (e.g., quality control, purchasing) to understand why the article is blocked.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If the block is due to business rules, you may need to adjust the settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) to allow for the article to be unblocked.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the WUE020 error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the status of the article.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for more details on material blocking and related processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WUE020 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.