How To Fix WB842 - No plants found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 842

• Message text: No plants found

What causes this issue?

No plants were found.

System Response

Processing was canceled by the system.

How to fix this error?

Select a class using a class type, for example, using the following
standard class type:
Plant group
Plant hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB842 - No plants found ?

  The SAP error message WB842 "No plants found" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or when trying to perform certain operations related to materials and plants in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find any plants associated with the material or the criteria specified in the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to any plant in the material master data.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing plants.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the plants.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  Plant Deactivation: The plant may have been deactivated or not set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is assigned to the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the plant is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Verify the selection criteria you are using in the transaction. Make sure they are correct and relevant to the plants you expect to see.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plants. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like MM02 to make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Plant Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the plant in the SAP system. Ensure that the plant is set up correctly in the system and is not marked as inactive.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material), and OX10 (Maintain Plant).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for material management and plant configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WB842 error and implement the appropriate solution.