How To Fix MW558 - Error calling FM 'LOCATION_KNA1_SELECT', plant not entered

MW558 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Error calling FM 'LOCATION_KNA1_SELECT', plant not entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW558 - Error calling FM 'LOCATION_KNA1_SELECT', plant not entered ?

  The SAP error message MW558, which states "Error calling FM 'LOCATION_KNA1_SELECT', plant not entered," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or process data related to a plant in the system, but the plant information is missing or not provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Information: The most common cause of this error is that the plant field is not populated in the transaction or program that is being executed. This can happen if the user did not enter a plant or if the plant is not defined in the relevant master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the plant from being recognized or retrieved.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., KNA1 for customer master data).
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plant data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Plant Entry: Ensure