How To Fix SAPLWOSK020 - Error &1 during reading of address for plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWOSK - Ret. Store Consumer Order: Messages for func. group SAPLWOSK

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error &1 during reading of address for plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWOSK020 - Error &1 during reading of address for plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWOSK020 typically indicates an issue related to the reading of address data for a specific plant in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of master data, or when trying to access certain transactions that require plant-specific address information.
  Cause:
  The error message "Error &1 during reading of address for plant &2" generally arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Address Data: The address data for the specified plant is not maintained in the system. This could happen if the plant was created but the address details were not filled in.
  
  
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the address data for the specified plant.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the address data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SAPLWOSK020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Address Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (or SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Logistics - General -> Define, copy, delete, check plant).
  Verify that the address data for the specified plant is correctly maintained. If it is missing, you will need to enter the required address information.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Ensure that the plant code you are using is correct. You can check the list of plants in the system using transaction code OX10 or OX18.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant and its address data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data corruption, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying database issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX10 (Plant Maintenance), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking table structures.
  Tables Involved: The address data for plants is typically stored in tables like T001W (Plants/Branches) and ADR6 (E-Mail Addresses) among others.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to plant maintenance and address management for additional context and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAPLWOSK020 error.