How To Fix WOD1201 - The purchase order contains more than one plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOD1 - Messages for Function Group WOD1

• Message number: 201

• Message text: The purchase order contains more than one plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOD1201 - The purchase order contains more than one plant ?

  The SAP error message WOD1201 ("The purchase order contains more than one plant") typically occurs when you are trying to process a purchase order (PO) that includes line items from multiple plants. In SAP, each line item in a purchase order is usually associated with a specific plant, and the system expects all line items in a single PO to belong to the same plant.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Plants in PO: The primary cause of this error is that the purchase order has line items that are assigned to different plants. SAP does not allow a single purchase order to contain items from more than one plant.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the creation or modification of the purchase order, line items may have been inadvertently assigned to different plants.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to this error if they do not align with the business processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WOD1201 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Purchase Order:
  
  Check the line items in the purchase order to identify which items are associated with which plants.
  Ensure that all line items belong to the same plant.
  
  
  
  Create Separate Purchase Orders:
  
  If the purchase order legitimately needs to include items from multiple plants, you will need to create separate purchase orders for each plant. Each PO should only contain items from one specific plant.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Purchase Order:
  
  If you need to modify an existing purchase order, you can remove the line items that belong to different plants and create new purchase orders for those items.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you believe that the error is due to a system configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team to ensure that the system settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on purchase order processing and plant-specific settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to manage purchase orders effectively.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the procurement process are trained on how to create and manage purchase orders correctly to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WOD1201 error and ensure that your purchase orders are processed correctly within SAP.