How To Fix WM280 - Reference plant for distribution centers has wrong plant category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Reference plant for distribution centers has wrong plant category

What causes this issue?

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 plant which belongs to plant category 'B' as a reference plant
for distribution centers.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM280 - Reference plant for distribution centers has wrong plant category ?

  The SAP error message WM280 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the reference plant for distribution centers in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. Specifically, it suggests that the plant category assigned to the reference plant is incorrect or not suitable for the intended use in the distribution center.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Category: The reference plant may be assigned a plant category that does not match the requirements for a distribution center. For example, it might be set as a manufacturing plant instead of a distribution center.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the plant settings within the SAP system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the plant may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Basic Settings > Define Plant Parameters.
  Verify the plant category assigned to the reference plant. Ensure it is set correctly for a distribution center.
  
  
  
  Adjust Plant Category:
  
  If the plant category is incorrect, you may need to change it to the appropriate category for distribution centers. This typically involves selecting the correct category from the available options.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the reference plant using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or OX10 (Maintain Plants).
  Ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Warehouse Management and plant configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the distribution center functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, MM03, OX10, and WM01 (Warehouse Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WM280 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to plant configurations and master data.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WM280 error and ensure that your distribution center is correctly configured in SAP.