How To Fix WN651 - Plant &1 is inconsistent in the source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Plant &1 is inconsistent in the source system

What causes this issue?

The plant in the source system is not consistent with its customer view
or vendor view.

System Response

A plant like this must not be sent.

How to fix this error?

Eliminate the inconsistencies manually and then send the plant.

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 WN651 - Plant &1 is inconsistent in the source system ?

  The SAP error message WN651 indicates that there is an inconsistency related to a plant in the source system. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and supply chain processes, particularly when dealing with data transfer between systems or when trying to access or manipulate data related to a specific plant.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The plant data in the source system may not match the expected data in the target system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system settings that lead to discrepancies in how the plant is defined or used.
  Transport Issues: If there have been recent transports or changes made to the system, it is possible that the changes did not propagate correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the plant data, leading to the perception of inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the master data for the plant in both the source and target systems. Ensure that all relevant data (such as plant codes, descriptions, and configurations) are consistent and correctly maintained.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to the plant in the SAP system. Ensure that the plant is properly defined and that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Transport Logs: If there have been recent changes or transports, review the transport logs to ensure that all changes were successful and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant data. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Data Synchronization: If the systems are supposed to be synchronized, ensure that any data replication or synchronization processes are functioning correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the underlying tables for plant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for WN651 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency related to the plant in the source system.