How To Fix LT272 - Plant/Sloc cannot be assigned to warehouse because pr. supply area exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Plant/Sloc cannot be assigned to warehouse because pr. supply area exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT272 - Plant/Sloc cannot be assigned to warehouse because pr. supply area exists ?

  The SAP error message LT272 indicates that a plant/storage location (SLoc) cannot be assigned to a warehouse because a production supply area (PSA) already exists for that plant/storage location. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Production Supply Area: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a production supply area defined for the specified plant and storage location. A production supply area is used in the context of production planning and is linked to a warehouse for managing stock that is directly supplied to production.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Warehouse Management (WM) module that prevent the assignment of the plant/SLoc to the warehouse if a PSA is already defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing PSAs:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/PSA or /SCWM/PSA01 to view the existing production supply areas.
  Identify if there is an existing PSA for the plant/storage location in question.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the PSA:
  
  If the existing PSA is not needed, you can delete it using the transaction code /SCWM/PSA02.
  If the PSA is needed, consider modifying it to fit your requirements without conflicting with the warehouse assignment.
  
  
  
  Reassign Plant/SLoc:
  
  After addressing the PSA issue, attempt to reassign the plant/storage location to the warehouse again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to Warehouse Management and Production Supply Areas for further insights.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management module are correctly set up to allow for the assignment of plants and storage locations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/PSA: To manage production supply areas.
  /SCWM/PSA01: To create a new PSA.
  /SCWM/PSA02: To change an existing PSA.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Warehouse Management and Production Supply Areas.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.