How To Fix WN058 - Reference plant & does not exist

WN058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Reference plant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN058 - Reference plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WN058 ("Reference plant & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when the system is unable to find a specified reference plant in the configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying a material master record, or when working with production orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Code: The reference plant code entered does not exist in the system.
  Plant Not Activated: The plant may exist but is not activated or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Plant Code: Check the plant code entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Plant Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the plant