How To Fix WN058 - Reference plant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 is properly set up and activated.
  
  You can check this in the transaction code SPRO under the relevant configuration path for plant settings.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Master Data Review: Review the material master data and ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained for the plant in question.
  Transaction Code: Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check if the plant is listed there.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles to ensure that they have the necessary access to the plants and materials they are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WN058 error message in SAP.