How To Fix WB2B557 - Plant was changed from &1 to &2, Change is not allowed

WB2B557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Plant was changed from &1 to &2, Change is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B557 - Plant was changed from &1 to &2, Change is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message WB2B557 indicates that there is an issue with a plant change in a transaction where such changes are not permitted. This error typically arises in the context of logistics or supply chain processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to change the plant associated with a material or document in a way that is not allowed by the system configuration or business rules. The specific reasons for this error can include:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent changes to the plant once certain conditions are met (e.g., order status, delivery status).
  Document Status: The document (e.g., sales order, purchase order) may be in a status that does not allow changes to the plant.
  Data Integrity: Changing the plant may violate data integrity rules, especially if there are dependent documents or processes that rely on the