How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND103 - No reference plants stored for application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 103

• Message text: No reference plants stored for application &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND103 - No reference plants stored for application &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND103 No reference plants stored for application &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process or send outbound data related to a specific application (e.g., WM, MM, SD) but cannot find any reference plants assigned or maintained for that application in the system. Essentially, the outbound interface or process expects a plant assignment to determine the source or destination of materials or data, but none is found.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Integration scenarios where outbound messages or IDocs are generated for plants, but the plant reference is missing.
  Configuration or master data setup is incomplete, and the system lacks the necessary plant assignments for the outbound process.
  Custom or standard outbound interfaces that rely on plant references to route or process data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignments:
  
  Verify that the relevant plants are maintained and assigned correctly for the application in question.
  Use transaction codes or IMG paths related to the application to maintain plant references.
  
  For example, in WM (Warehouse Management), check plant assignments in the WM customizing.
  In MM or SD, check the plant master data and related configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Reference Plants:
  
  Go to the customizing settings for the specific application and maintain the reference plants.
  For example, in the SAP IMG:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Shipping Point and Goods Receiving Point Determination ? Assign Shipping Points to Plants
  Or relevant paths depending on the application.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Outbound Interface Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the outbound interface or IDoc processing to ensure it correctly references plants.
  If custom developments or enhancements are involved, verify that the code correctly fetches and uses plant data.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Ensure that the plant master data exists and is active.
  Check if the plant is assigned to the company code and sales organization if relevant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the reference plants, test the outbound process again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Message Class: WES_OUTBOUND (related to outbound processing in Warehouse or Logistics Execution)
  
  
  Common Modules: WM (Warehouse Management), LE (Logistics Execution), MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution)
  
  
  Transactions to Check:
  
  SPRO ? IMG for customizing plant assignments
  MM01/MM02 for plant data in material master
  WE20 for partner profiles and outbound parameters
  BD87 for IDoc reprocessing and error analysis
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to outbound processing and plant assignments.
  Review interface documentation for the specific outbound process.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact application name or module (the &1 parameter), I can give more precise instructions tailored to that application.