How To Fix MW240 - Plant & exists more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Plant & exists more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW240 - Plant & exists more than once ?

  The SAP error message MW240 ("Plant & exists more than once") typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a transaction that involves a plant code that is not unique in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, material master data processing, or when creating purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Plant Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries for the same plant code in the system. This can happen due to data inconsistencies or errors during data migration or entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may lead to the same plant being defined in multiple ways, causing conflicts.
  Master Data Issues: If the plant is linked to multiple company codes or other organizational units incorrectly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (or SPRO for configuration) and check the plant