How To Fix W0014 - Ref. plant for store in distr. chain contains errors (diff. mat. data)

W0014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Ref. plant for store in distr. chain contains errors (diff. mat. data)

What causes this issue?

Different material data exists for the reference store entered.

System Response

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?

Enter a reference store for which no different material data exists.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

W0014 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  W0014 - Ref. plant for store in distr. chain contains errors (diff. mat. data)
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in the context of distribution chains in SAP Retail. It indicates that the reference plant assigned to a store within a distribution chain has inconsistencies or differences in material master data compared to the store's own material data.
  In SAP Retail, a distribution chain links a central warehouse or plant (reference plant) with multiple stores. The reference plant is used for centralized material management, such as stock transfers, pricing, and planning. For smooth operations, the material master data (e.g., material type, unit of measure, sales data, purchasing data) must be consistent between the reference plant and the stores.
  The error arises when the material master data for the same material differs between the reference plant and the store, causing conflicts in processes like stock transfer, sales, or inventory management.
  
  Typical Causes Include:
  
  Differences in material