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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 configuration for follow-up activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the customizing settings for the follow-up activities in the SAP system (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for follow-up activities and verify the settings. Ensure that the follow-up activity you are trying to use is correctly configured to allow or disallow a follow-up plant.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the materials, plants, or production orders involved in the transaction. Ensure that there are no incorrect entries that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Data:
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that the field for the follow-up plant is left empty if the system requires it to be empty for the specific follow-up activity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the follow-up activities and the specific error message. This may provide additional insights or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional guidance based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CX_MSR_TRC046 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.