How To Fix C+179 - BWKEY in T001W for plant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: BWKEY in T001W for plant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+179 - BWKEY in T001W for plant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message C+179 indicates that the plant specified in the transaction does not exist in the T001W table, which is the table for plant data in SAP. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to a plant that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Plant: The plant code you are trying to use does not exist in the T001W table.
  Incorrect Plant Code: There may be a typo or incorrect plant code entered in the transaction.
  Plant Not Created: The plant has not been created in the system yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the plant data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Plant Code: Verify that the plant code you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typos or errors in the code.
  Create Plant: If the plant does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done using the transaction code OX10 (Define Plant) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  Check T001W Table: You can check the T001W table directly using transaction code SE16N or SE11 to see if the plant exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant data. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Transport Requests: If the plant was recently created in a development environment, ensure that the transport request has been moved to the production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX10: Define Plant
  SE16N: Data Browser
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T001W: Plant Data
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on plant configuration and management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C+179 error and ensure that the plant is correctly set up in your SAP system.