How To Fix WM555 - Plant & is already assigned to assortment &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Plant & is already assigned to assortment &

What causes this issue?

You wish to assign a plant to a reference plant. This plant is,
however, already assigned to an assortment, to which the reference
plant is also assigned.

System Response

The system will not assign the plant to the reference plant.

How to fix this error?

Delete the assignment of the plant to the assortment. You will then be
able to assign the plant to the reference plant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM555 - Plant & is already assigned to assortment & ?

  The SAP error message WM555 indicates that a specific plant is already assigned to an assortment in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to assign a plant to an assortment that is already linked to another assortment or when there is a conflict in the assignment process.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The plant you are trying to assign is already associated with another assortment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the assignment of the plant to multiple assortments.
  Data Integrity: There might be data integrity issues in the master data related to the plant or assortment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Go to the assortment management transaction (e.g., transaction code WMS1 or WMS2) and check the existing assignments for the plant in question.
  Identify if the plant is already assigned to another assortment.
  
  
  
  Remove or Change Assignment:
  
  If the plant is indeed assigned to another assortment and you need to change it, you may need to remove the existing assignment first before assigning it to the new assortment.
  Ensure that the existing assignment is no longer needed or is properly handled before making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management module to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the assignment of the plant to multiple assortments.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to adjust settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the master data related to the plant or assortment.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for more details on assortment management and plant assignments.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WMS1 (Create Assortment), WMS2 (Change Assortment), and WMS3 (Display Assortment).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WM555 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to assortments and plant assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WM555 error and successfully manage your plant and assortment assignments in SAP.