How To Fix WN117 - Data for class type & will not be copied from reference plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Data for class type & will not be copied from reference plant &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the classification data for the plant (Environment ->
Classification Plant)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN117 - Data for class type & will not be copied from reference plant & ?

  The SAP error message WN117 indicates that data for a specific class type will not be copied from a reference plant during the creation or modification of a material master record. This error typically arises in the context of material management and logistics when dealing with material master data that is linked to classification and plant-specific data.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Class Type Data: The class type specified in the error message may not have any data defined in the reference plant.
  Inconsistent Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the class type or the reference plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or copy the data from the reference plant.
  Data Transfer Settings: The settings for data transfer between plants may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WN117 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class Type Data:
  
  Verify that the class type specified in the error message has valid data in the reference plant. You can do this by navigating to the classification data for the material in the reference plant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the class type is consistent and correctly set up in both the reference plant and the target plant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and copy data from the reference plant. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Settings:
  
  Review the settings for data transfer between plants in the system. Ensure that the necessary configurations are in place to allow for the copying of data.
  
  
  
  Manual Entry:
  
  If the data cannot be copied due to the above issues, consider entering the required data manually in the target plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific class type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or CL02 (Change Class) to manage material and classification data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WN117 error and implement a suitable solution.