How To Fix CX_MSR_TRC046 - Follow-up plant must be empty for follow-up activity "&1"

CX_MSR_TRC046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX_MSR_TRC - Message texts in mult-step returns controller

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Follow-up plant must be empty for follow-up activity "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX_MSR_TRC046 - Follow-up plant must be empty for follow-up activity "&1" ?

  The SAP error message CX_MSR_TRC046 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of follow-up activities in the system. Specifically, it states that the "follow-up plant must be empty for follow-up activity '&1'." This error typically arises in the context of logistics or production planning when there is an attempt to assign a follow-up activity to a plant that is not allowed to have a follow-up plant specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The follow-up activity you are trying to execute is configured in such a way that it does not allow a follow-up plant to be specified. This could be due to the settings in the customizing of the follow-up activities.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an incorrect entry in the transaction or master data that is causing the system to expect an empty field for the follow-up plant.
  Business Process Misalignment: The business process being executed may not align with the expected