How To Fix WM282 - Reference plant for stores has wrong plant category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Reference plant for stores has wrong plant category

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a plant which belongs to plant category 'A' as a reference plant
for stores.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM282 - Reference plant for stores has wrong plant category ?

  The SAP error message WM282 ("Reference plant for stores has wrong plant category") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when there is a mismatch or incorrect configuration related to the plant category in the system. This error is often encountered during processes that involve stock transfers, inventory management, or when trying to create or modify storage locations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Incorrect Plant Configuration: The reference plant for the storage location may not be set up correctly in the system. This could be due to an incorrect plant category assignment.
  
  
  Plant Category Mismatch: The plant category assigned to the reference plant does not match the expected category for the operation being performed. For example, if the operation requires a manufacturing plant but the reference plant is categorized as a sales plant.
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the plant or storage location may be incomplete or missing necessary configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WM282 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Master Data > Define Plant.
  Verify that the reference plant is correctly defined and that the plant category is appropriate for the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Category:
  
  Ensure that the plant category assigned to the reference plant matches the requirements of the storage location and the operations being executed.
  You can check the plant category in the plant master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or OX10 (Define Plant).
  
  
  
  Check Storage Location Settings:
  
  Ensure that the storage location is correctly linked to the reference plant and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Use transaction code OMLS to check the storage location settings.
  
  
  
  Master Data Completeness:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (material master, storage location, etc.) is complete and correctly configured.
  Check for any missing entries or incorrect data in the material master records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, SPRO, OMLS, and OX10 for checking and configuring plant and storage location settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WM282 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify plant and storage location settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WM282 error in your SAP system.