How To Fix OB015 - Real plant entries exist; check masked plant entry ****

OB015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Real plant entries exist; check masked plant entry ****

What causes this issue?

Masked plant entries already exist in this table, this leads to
problems in plant determination.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use masked or non-masked plant entries, but not both together.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB015 - Real plant entries exist; check masked plant entry **** ?

  The SAP error message OB015, which states "Real plant entries exist; check masked plant entry ****," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there are inconsistencies or issues related to the plant data in the system. This error is often encountered when trying to perform certain operations that involve plant-specific data, such as creating or modifying cost centers, internal orders, or other master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Real Plant Entries: The error indicates that there are actual entries (transactions) in the system for the specified plant, which prevents certain operations from being performed. This could be due to existing transactions that are linked to the plant in question.
  Masked Plant Entry: The "masked plant entry" refers to a plant that is being referenced in a way that does not allow for direct manipulation due to existing data constraints.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related