How To Fix WP401 - Plant master not fully maintained for &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Plant master not fully maintained for &/&

CAUSE&
The plant master (plant: &V1&, customer number: &V2&) has not been
fully maintained.

System Response

The IDOC data could not be processed.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the missing data in <DS:TRAN.WR01>Plant master maintenance</>.

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  Error Message
  WP401: Plant master not fully maintained for &/&
  
  The placeholders &/& typically represent the Plant and Sales Organization or other relevant organizational units depending on the context.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the plant master data is incomplete or missing for the specified plant in the context of sales or distribution processes. Specifically, the system expects certain master data settings for the plant to be maintained before proceeding with the transaction.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The plant is not assigned to the sales organization or distribution channel.
  The plant is not maintained in the Customer-Material Info Record or Material Master for sales.
  Missing or incomplete configuration in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Logistics Execution (LE) modules.
  The plant is not set up as a shipping point or is missing relevant data in the Plant Master.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During sales order creation or processing.
  When creating delivery documents.
  When performing availability checks or transfer postings involving the plant.
  In processes involving plant-specific data like pricing, delivery, or billing.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix
  
  
  Check Plant Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction OX10 to verify the plant master data.
  Ensure the plant is created and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Sales Organization and Distribution Channel:
  
  Use transaction OVX5 or SPRO path:
  Enterprise Structure -> Assignment -> Logistics - General -> Assign Plant to Sales Organization and Distribution Channel
  Make sure the plant is assigned to the relevant sales org and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Maintain Shipping Point Determination:
  
  Check if the plant is assigned to a shipping point in SPRO under:
  Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Shipping Point and Goods Receiving Point Determination
  Maintain the shipping point for the plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Customer-Material Info Record:
  
  Use transaction VD51/VD52 to maintain the customer-material info record if relevant.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure the material master has the plant data maintained for sales views (Sales Org 2, Plant Data/Stor. 1, etc.).
  Use transaction MM02 to check and maintain.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Data:
  
  Verify that the sales area data is maintained correctly for the plant.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration in IMG:
  
  Use transaction SPRO and navigate to:
  Sales and Distribution -> Master Data -> Business Partners -> Assign Plant to Sales Organization and Distribution Channel
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes
  
  This error is common when plants are newly created or when organizational changes are made.
  Always ensure consistency between organizational assignments in Enterprise Structure.
  If the plant is used in multiple sales organizations or distribution channels, ensure all relevant assignments are maintained.
  Sometimes, the error can also be triggered by missing or incorrect entries in Condition Records or Pricing Procedures related to the plant.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WP401 - Plant master not fully maintained for &/&
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incomplete plant master data or plant-sales org assignment
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain plant master, assign plant to sales org & distribution channel, maintain shipping point, check material master and customer-material info record
  
  
  Transactions to check
  OX10, OVX5, VD51/VD52, MM02, SPRO configuration paths
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where the error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.