How To Fix WN132 - Plant & has valid closing date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Plant & has valid closing date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN132 - Plant & has valid closing date ?

  The SAP error message WN132, which states "Plant & has valid closing date," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when trying to perform transactions related to a plant that has been closed for a specific period. This closing date indicates that the plant is not available for certain operations, such as posting goods movements, creating production orders, or other related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Closure: The plant has been closed for a specific period, which is defined in the system. This could be due to a scheduled maintenance, end of a fiscal period, or other operational reasons.
  Configuration Settings: The closing date may have been set in the plant configuration settings, preventing any transactions from being processed during that time.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform transactions in a closed plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Plant Status: Verify the status of the plant in the system. You can do this by navigating to the plant master data and checking the closing date settings.
  Adjust Closing Date: If the closing date is no longer relevant, you may need to adjust or remove it. This typically requires access to the configuration settings in SAP. You can do this through transaction codes like OX10 (for plant settings) or OX18 (for plant closing).
  Consult with Management: If the plant is intentionally closed for a valid reason, consult with management or the relevant department to understand the implications of reopening the plant for transactions.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary permissions to perform actions in the plant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OX10: Maintain Plant
  OX18: Close Plant
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to plant management and closing procedures for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the WN132 error and proceed with your intended transactions in SAP.