How To Fix MW457 - Distribution center &1 does not match plant &4 in the contract item

MW457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Distribution center &1 does not match plant &4 in the contract item

What causes this issue?

Allocation table item &V2& was created referencing contract &V3&.
Contract item &V1& is valid for plant &V4&. Distribution center &V1& in
the allocation table item is not the same as the plant in the contract
item.

System Response

The allocation table item cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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MW457 - Details

• The SAP error message MW457 indicates a mismatch between the distribution center and the plant specified in a contract item. This error typically arises in scenarios involving logistics, procurement, or sales where the system expects a specific relationship between the distribution center and the plant.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The distribution center may not be correctly assigned to the plant in the system configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the distribution center or plant is incorrectly specified in the contract item.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the distribution center or the plant may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Contract Settings: The contract may have specific settings that enforce a relationship between the distribution center and the plant that is not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the distribution center is correctly assigned to the plant in the configuration settings. This can be done in