How To Fix WM284 - Ref. plant for distribution centers is incorrect (different mat. data)

WM284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Ref. plant for distribution centers is incorrect (different mat. data)

What causes this issue?

You attempted to maintain a template plant for a distribution center
for which inconsistent material data exists.

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 reference plant for a distribution center that does not have
inconsistent material data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM284 - Ref. plant for distribution centers is incorrect (different mat. data) ?

  The SAP error message WM284 ("Ref. plant for distribution centers is incorrect (different mat. data)") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when there is a mismatch in the material data related to the reference plant for a distribution center. This can happen during various processes, such as stock transfers, inventory management, or when trying to create or manage warehouse tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data for the material in question may not be consistent across different plants. This includes discrepancies in the reference plant settings.
  Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the correct reference plant in the material master.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the WM settings that lead to inconsistencies in how materials are handled across different plants.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the material data that were not resolved during the