How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND402 - No plants could be determined for bonus buy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 402

• Message text: No plants could be determined for bonus buy &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND402 - No plants could be determined for bonus buy &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND402 No plants could be determined for bonus buy &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of bonus buy processing, typically within SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) or related modules where promotions, bonus buys, or special pricing conditions are handled.
  
  The system is trying to determine the plant(s) from which the bonus buy items should be sourced.
  However, it fails to find any valid plant assigned or determined for the bonus buy condition or the material involved.
  This can happen if:
  
  The material master data does not have a plant assigned or is not extended to any plant.
  The configuration for bonus buy conditions or the related pricing procedure does not specify or link to any plant.
  The distribution channel, sales organization, or other master data settings do not allow determination of a plant.
  The system logic or user exit/custom code that determines the plant for bonus buy is not able to find a suitable plant.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material involved in the bonus buy is extended to at least one plant.
  Use transaction MM03 to check the material and ensure plant data exists.
  
  
  
  Check Bonus Buy Configuration:
  
  Review the bonus buy condition records and ensure that the system can determine the plant.
  Check if the bonus buy condition is linked to a plant or if the pricing procedure or condition technique includes plant determination.
  
  
  
  Check Sales and Distribution Master Data:
  
  Verify that the sales organization, distribution channel, and division settings allow plant determination.
  Check if the customer master or sales area data restricts plant assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or User Exits:
  
  If there are any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to bonus buy or pricing, verify that the logic correctly determines the plant.
  Debug the process to see why no plant is returned.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Determination Configuration:
  
  In some cases, plant determination is controlled via configuration in Logistics Execution or Sales and Distribution.
  Use transaction OVX5 or related configuration paths to check plant determination settings.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Availability:
  
  Sometimes, the system may only consider plants with available stock for bonus buy.
  Ensure that the plant has stock or is valid for the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  VK11/VK12 - Maintain Pricing Conditions
  OVX5 - Plant Determination (if applicable)
  VA01/VA02 - Sales Order Processing (where bonus buy is applied)
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  Sales and Distribution (SD)
  Materials Management (MM)
  Pricing and Promotions
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This error is often encountered during order entry or pricing when bonus buy conditions are applied.
  Ensuring master data completeness and correct configuration usually resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where error occurs, material involved, or customizations), I can help with more specific guidance.