How To Fix WN007 - & has invalid plant category: '&' &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 007

• Message text: & has invalid plant category: '&' &

What causes this issue?

Only plants with the following plant categories can be processed:

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

Stores
Distribution centers

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can only maintain the plant using the following master data screen:
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN007 - & has invalid plant category: '&' & ?

  The SAP error message WN007 indicates that there is an issue with the plant category in the system. Specifically, the message states that the plant category is invalid, which is represented by the placeholder '&'. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management, production planning, or inventory management when trying to perform operations related to a plant that has not been correctly defined or categorized in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Plant Configuration: The plant you are trying to use may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the plant master data.
  Incorrect Plant Category: The plant category assigned to the plant may not be valid or recognized by the system. This could happen if the plant was created with an incorrect category or if the category has been changed or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the plant data, leading to this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the plant, such as missing entries in related tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (or SPRO for configuration) to check the plant settings.
  Ensure that the plant in question is correctly defined and that the plant category is valid.
  
  
  
  Validate Plant Category:
  
  Verify that the plant category assigned to the plant is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for plant categories.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like SE11 to check the relevant database tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the plant category and its valid values.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  OX10: Define Plant
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Tables to Check:
  
  T001W: Plant Data
  T001: Company Codes
  T006: Units of Measure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WN007 error message in SAP.