How To Fix WN680 - Assignment of business partner &2 to plant &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Assignment of business partner &2 to plant &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN680 - Assignment of business partner &2 to plant &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message WN680, which states "Assignment of business partner &2 to plant &1 failed," typically occurs when there is an issue with the assignment of a business partner (BP) to a specific plant in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly in the context of logistics, procurement, or supply chain management.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Business Partner Data: The business partner may not have been fully set up or may be missing required data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner or the plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the business partner to the plant.
  Plant Configuration: The plant itself may not be properly configured to accept business partner assignments.
  Business Partner Role: The business partner may not have the appropriate role assigned that is required for the specific plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Business Partner Data: Ensure that the business partner is fully set up with all required information, including address, roles, and other relevant data.
  Verify Plant Configuration: Check the configuration of the plant in the system to ensure it is set up correctly to accept business partner assignments.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the assignment has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Assign Appropriate Roles: Make sure that the business partner has the correct roles assigned that are necessary for the plant in question.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to review and edit the business partner details and OX10 (Define Plant) to check plant settings.
  Check for Existing Assignments: Ensure that there are no existing assignments that might conflict with the new assignment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners and OX10 for plant configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for business partner and plant configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.