How To Fix WP003 - No open plant found for desired data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No open plant found for desired data

What causes this issue?

No plants found for the selection date that are open in the period in
question.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP003 - No open plant found for desired data ?

  The SAP error message WP003 ("No open plant found for desired data") typically occurs in the context of production planning or when working with work centers, production orders, or similar functionalities. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid plant that matches the criteria specified in the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant you are trying to use may not be properly configured in the system. It could be inactive or not set up for the specific type of data you are trying to access.
  Date Issues: The date range you are working with may not correspond to any open periods for the plant. For example, if you are trying to create a production order for a date that falls outside of the plant's open periods, you will encounter this error.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like work centers, materials, etc.) may not be assigned to the plant you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing access to the plant data.
  Plant Status: The plant may be set to a status that does not allow for certain operations (e.g., closed for production).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for the plant. Ensure that the plant is active and properly configured for the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Verify Open Periods:
  
  Check the open periods for the plant using transaction code OB52 (for financial periods) or relevant transaction codes for production planning. Ensure that the date you are working with falls within an open period.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the necessary master data (like work centers, materials, etc.) is correctly assigned to the plant. You can check this in the respective master data transactions (e.g., CR01 for work centers).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the plant data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Plant Status:
  
  Check the status of the plant in the system. If it is closed for production or set to a status that restricts certain operations, you may need to change it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message WP003.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, OB52, CR01, and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WP003 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant area (e.g., production planning).