How To Fix WM457 - Assortment & is not a local assortment for a plant

WM457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Assortment & is not a local assortment for a plant

What causes this issue?

Local assortments can only be assigned to a local assortment of a
plant. You cannot assign them to a general assortment.
Local assortment modules should be an exception. They represent
materials that are to be sold in a specific plant. A restriction is
therefore placed on the local assortment.

System Response

Entering a general assortment is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

You can assign the assortment module to the general assortment using
the transaction "Assignment of the Assortment Module to Assortment"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM457 - Assortment & is not a local assortment for a plant ?

  The SAP error message WM457, which states "Assortment & is not a local assortment for a plant," typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when there is an issue with the assortment configuration for a specific plant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Assortment Configuration: The assortment you are trying to use is not defined as a local assortment for the specified plant in the system. This means that the assortment is either not assigned to the plant or is not set up correctly in the system.
  Plant Assignment: The assortment may be defined in the system but is not linked to the plant you are working with. Each assortment can be specific to certain plants, and if it is not assigned, you will encounter this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing