How To Fix STGR115 - &1 is already a purchasing reference plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STGR - Hold store grouping messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: &1 is already a purchasing reference plant

What causes this issue?

Your choice of new reference plant is incorrect; the plant that you
chose is already a reference plant.

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

How to fix this error?

Select another target reference plant. It can be one of the plants that
you selected or one of the assigned plants in the grid. Display the
help list to see all available plants. The new target reference plant
cannot be an existing reference plant or a non-existing plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STGR115 - &1 is already a purchasing reference plant ?

  The SAP error message STGR115 indicates that a specific plant is already designated as a purchasing reference plant for a material. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a plant to a material in a way that conflicts with existing configurations in the system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to assign a plant to a material that is already set as a purchasing reference plant for another material or in another context.
  There may be an attempt to change the purchasing organization or plant assignment in a way that violates existing relationships in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STGR115 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for the material in question.
  Navigate to the "Purchasing" view and check if the plant is already assigned as a purchasing reference plant.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Use transaction code ME11 or ME12 to check the purchasing info records for the material and plant combination.
  Ensure that the plant is not already linked to another purchasing organization or material in a way that conflicts with your current assignment.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Conflicting Entries:
  
  If you find that the plant is indeed assigned to another material or purchasing organization, you may need to modify or delete that assignment if it is no longer needed.
  Be cautious when making changes, as this can affect procurement processes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague with expertise in material management. They can provide insights into the configuration and help resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in SAP, check if any custom logic is affecting the assignment of purchasing reference plants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for STGR115 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and purchasing processes to understand how purchasing reference plants are configured and managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the STGR115 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.