How To Fix WN469 - Plant profile changed; supplier is now required and has to be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 469

• Message text: Plant profile changed; supplier is now required and has to be maintained

What causes this issue?

The plant profile assigned to this plant has been changed in such a way
that a supplier is now required.

System Response

If the plant profile of a plant requires a supplier, it is not possible
to save the plant if the assigned business partner has no supplier.

How to fix this error?

Use the business partner maintenance to extend the business partner by a
supplier.

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 WN469 - Plant profile changed; supplier is now required and has to be maintained ?

  The SAP error message WN469 indicates that there has been a change in the plant profile, which now requires a supplier to be maintained for the relevant materials or purchasing documents. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Change in Plant Profile: The plant profile associated with the material or purchasing organization has been modified to include a requirement for a supplier. This could be due to changes in business processes, compliance requirements, or system configuration.
  Missing Supplier Information: The supplier information for the material in question is either not maintained or is incomplete, leading to the error when trying to perform actions that require supplier data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Supplier Information:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., ME11 for creating a purchasing info record or ME12 for changing it).
  Enter the material number and the plant code.
  Ensure that the supplier information is correctly maintained for the material in the purchasing info record.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Profile Settings:
  
  Review the plant profile settings to understand why the supplier requirement was introduced. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction SPRO).
  If necessary, adjust the plant profile settings to revert to a state where a supplier is not required, if that aligns with business needs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you are unsure about the changes made to the plant profile or how to maintain the supplier information, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record), and ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to purchasing info records and plant profiles for more detailed guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to supplier information and plant profiles in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WN469 error and maintain the necessary supplier information for your materials.