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


WN469 - Overview

  • 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

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  • 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.


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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

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