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

WM285 - Overview

• 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:
  
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