How To Fix WN482 - You cannot change the customer of a retail site supplier

WN482 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 482

• Message text: You cannot change the customer of a retail site supplier

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change the value of the <LS>Customer</> field in the
supplier master data of a business partner that is assigned to a retail
site.

System Response

If a business partner is assigned to a retail site, it is not possible
to change any assignments to a customer, a plant, or a supplier.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN482 - You cannot change the customer of a retail site supplier ?

  The SAP error message WN482, which states "You cannot change the customer of a retail site supplier," typically occurs in the context of managing retail site suppliers in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the customer associated with a retail site supplier, which is not allowed due to system constraints or business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Business Logic Restrictions: The system may have built-in restrictions that prevent changing the customer for a retail site supplier once it has been established. This is often to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Data Relationships: The customer may have existing transactions, contracts, or relationships that are tied to the retail site supplier, making it impossible to change without affecting those relationships.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to customer data for retail site suppliers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Business Requirements: Ensure that changing the customer is necessary and aligns with business processes. If