How To Fix WN720 - &1 is standard plant, but not a retail site


WN720 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 720

  • Message text: &1 is standard plant, but not a retail site

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN720 - &1 is standard plant, but not a retail site ?
    The SAP error message WN720 indicates that a standard plant is being used in a context where a retail site is expected. This typically occurs in scenarios involving retail processes, such as when trying to perform certain transactions or configurations that are specific to retail environments.
    
    Cause: The error arises when: A standard plant (which is not configured as a retail site) is being referenced in a transaction or process that requires a retail site. The system expects a retail-specific configuration, but the plant in question does not meet those criteria.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Plant Configuration: Verify the configuration of the plant in question. Ensure that it is set up as a retail site if it is intended to be used in retail processes. You can check the plant settings in the SAP system under the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO). Change Plant Type: If the plant should be a retail site,

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