How To Fix WN071 - Plant is not assigned to the sales area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Plant is not assigned to the sales area

What causes this issue?

The plant has been organizationally assigned to a distribution chain
via which it is not allowed to supply. The relevant assignment in
Customizing is not available.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Assign the plant organizationally to a distribution chain via which it
is allowed to supply, or assign the plant to the distribution chain so
that the plant can use it to supply. You can maintain this assignment
in the organizational data of the plant (transaction WB02) under
"Distribution chains - 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN071 - Plant is not assigned to the sales area ?

  The SAP error message WN071, which states "Plant is not assigned to the sales area," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a sales order or related transaction involving a plant that has not been properly linked to the relevant sales area in the system. The sales area is a combination of the sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The plant you are trying to use in the sales order is not assigned to the sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have been set up correctly, leading to the plant not being recognized in the specified sales area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong plant or sales area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WN071 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVXG (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Business Partners > Customer > Assign Plant to Sales Area).
  Verify if the plant is assigned to the correct sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division).
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Sales Area:
  
  If the plant is not assigned, you can assign it by selecting the appropriate sales area and adding the plant.
  Ensure that the assignment is saved properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that all necessary settings for sales and distribution are correctly configured.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the SAP documentation for detailed steps.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up for the plant in question. You can check this using transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-attempt the transaction that generated the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVXG: Assign Plant to Sales Area
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VA01: Create Sales Order (to test after changes)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sales area configuration and plant assignments.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.