How To Fix WM285 - Reference plant for stores is incorrect (different material data)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Reference plant for stores is incorrect (different material data)

What causes this issue?

You attempted to maintain a reference plant for stores for which you
have already created different material data.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Enter a reference plant for a store with the same material data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM285 - Reference plant for stores is incorrect (different material data) ?

  The SAP error message WM285 ("Reference plant for stores is incorrect (different material data)") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when there is a mismatch in the material data between the reference plant and the plant where the material is being processed. This can happen during various operations, such as stock transfers, goods movements, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Material Master Data: The material master data for the material in the reference plant does not match the data in the plant where the transaction is being executed. This can include differences in:
  
  Material type
  Valuation class
  Storage conditions
  Unit of measure
  Other relevant attributes
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the plants may not be aligned, leading to discrepancies in how materials are defined across different plants.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to recent changes or updates that have not been properly synchronized across the relevant plants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the material in both the reference plant and the current plant.
  Compare the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, etc.) to identify discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Update Material Data:
  
  If discrepancies are found, update the material master data in the reference plant or the current plant as necessary to ensure consistency.
  Ensure that the material is correctly defined in both plants, including all relevant attributes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SPRO (Customizing) to ensure that the plants are correctly set up and that the reference plant is properly defined.
  Ensure that the settings for material types and valuation classes are consistent across the plants.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If there have been recent changes, ensure that all relevant data has been synchronized across the systems. This may involve running data consistency checks or reloading data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to WM285 for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to view and change material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WM285 error message in SAP.