How To Fix MW147 - Plant group is not a base plant group

MW147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Plant group is not a base plant group

What causes this issue?

This plant group is not a base plant group.

System Response

Only plant groups that only have plants assigned to them can be defined
as base plant groups.

How to fix this error?

Check the plant group you entered and, if necessary, change the
assignment.

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MW147 - Details

• The SAP error message MW147, which states "Plant group is not a base plant group," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory management when there is an issue with the configuration of plant groups in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The plant group you are trying to use is not defined as a base plant group in the system. This can happen if the plant group has not been properly set up in the configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the plant or plant group, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid base plant group.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the plant group settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant