How To Fix MSR_SD001 - Item plant and next plant cannot be identical

MSR_SD001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_SD - Multistep returns

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Item plant and next plant cannot be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_SD001 - Item plant and next plant cannot be identical ?

  The SAP error message MSR_SD001 ("Item plant and next plant cannot be identical") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, deliveries, or other logistics-related transactions. This error indicates that the system has detected that the plant specified for an item is the same as the next plant in the sequence, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Identical Plant Assignment: The error arises when the same plant is assigned to both the item and the next plant in the process. This can happen if:
  
  The item is being sourced from the same plant for both the current and subsequent operations.
  There is a configuration or data entry error where the plant is incorrectly specified.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or the sales order that lead to this situation.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter the same plant for both