How To Fix IW001 - Plant copied from object

IW001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Plant copied from object

What causes this issue?

You have entered a planning plant in which the
technical object entered does not exist.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system overwrites the plant you entered with the PM planning plant
from the master record of the technical object you entered.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IW001 - Details

• The SAP error message "IW001 Plant copied from object" typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying maintenance plans, work orders, or other related objects in the SAP system. This message indicates that the plant information is being copied from another object, and it may not be editable in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Dependency: The plant field is often linked to other objects (like maintenance plans or work orders) and is set to be copied from the original object. This means that the plant cannot be changed directly in the current transaction.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to enforce certain rules regarding the copying of plant data, which can lead to this error if an attempt is made to change it.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to change certain fields, including the plant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Settings: Review the original object from which the plant is