How To Fix MW047 - Plants existing that are not listed will not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Plants existing that are not listed will not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You only want to use listed plants. Before this change was made, you
had already entered plants for the current item.

System Response

Existing plants in which the material is not listed will not be
automatically deleted.

How to fix this error?

Look in the listing log to see which plants are not listed. Either
remove these plants from the allocation table or list them using the
listing function in the allocation table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW047 - Plants existing that are not listed will not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MW047 ("Plants existing that are not listed will not be deleted") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a plant from the system, but there are still references or dependencies associated with that plant that prevent its deletion. This is a common issue in SAP when managing master data, particularly in the context of materials management and plant maintenance.
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing References: The plant you are trying to delete has existing references in various areas such as:
  
  Material master records
  Purchase orders
  Production orders
  Stock levels
  Sales orders
  Other transactional data
  
  
  
  Configuration Dependencies: The plant may be linked to configuration settings or other master data that need to be addressed before deletion.
  
  
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no orphaned records are left in the system, which is why it prevents the deletion of a plant with existing dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MW047 error and successfully delete the plant, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), or CO03 (Display Production Order) to check for any existing references to the plant.
  You can also use reports or queries to find all materials, orders, and other objects associated with the plant.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Delete or change any existing references to the plant. This may involve:
  
  Deleting materials associated with the plant.
  Closing or deleting purchase orders, production orders, or sales orders linked to the plant.
  Adjusting stock levels if there are any materials in stock at that plant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no configuration settings (like storage locations, work centers, etc.) that are still linked to the plant.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  After ensuring that all references are cleared, you can use transaction code OX10 (for plant maintenance) to attempt the deletion again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the dependencies, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, ME21N, CO01, etc., to manage materials and orders.
  Data Management: Understand the importance of data management in SAP and how master data impacts various modules.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to the MW047 error, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues preventing the deletion of the plant in SAP.