How To Fix WRBA021 - Plant is neither a store nor a distribution center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRBA - Retail Buying: Additional Function

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Plant is neither a store nor a distribution center

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRBA021 - Plant is neither a store nor a distribution center ?

  The SAP error message WRBA021: "Plant is neither a store nor a distribution center" typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a plant is expected to be assigned as a storage location type (either a store or a distribution center), but it is not configured as such.
  
  Cause:
  
  The plant you are trying to use in a warehouse management process (e.g., creating a transfer order, posting goods movement, or setting up warehouse parameters) is not assigned or configured as a warehouse-managed plant.
  Specifically, the plant is not defined as a storage location type that is recognized as a store or distribution center in the warehouse management system.
  This can happen if:
  
  The plant is missing in the warehouse management customizing.
  The plant is not linked to a warehouse number.
  The plant is not assigned the correct warehouse role (store or distribution center).
  The storage location in the plant is not warehouse-managed.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Number Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Master Data ? Assign Warehouse Number to Plant and Storage Location.
  Verify that the plant and storage location are assigned to the correct warehouse number.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Role in Warehouse Management:
  
  In the customizing path, check if the plant is defined as a store or distribution center.
  This is done in the IMG under:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Master Data ? Define Storage Types and Storage Sections.
  Or under Warehouse Management ? Master Data ? Define Warehouse Number and assign roles.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Storage Location Settings:
  
  Ensure the storage location in the plant is warehouse-managed.
  Use transaction OMIR or OMIZ to check if the storage location is warehouse-managed.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant as Store or Distribution Center:
  
  If the plant is not assigned as a store or distribution center, assign it accordingly.
  This might involve creating or adjusting warehouse number settings and linking the plant/storage location properly.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Number and Plant Integration:
  
  Use transaction LX01 or LX02 to check warehouse stocks and confirm the plant is recognized in WM.
  
  
  
  If using EWM:
  
  Ensure the plant is correctly integrated with the EWM system.
  Check the integration model and master data replication.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  WRBA021 is a standard SAP WM error message indicating a mismatch or missing configuration between plant and warehouse management roles.
  This error often appears during goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer order creation when the system expects the plant to be warehouse-managed.
  Proper configuration in SPRO is essential to avoid this error.
  If the plant is not intended to be warehouse-managed, ensure that the process or transaction does not require WM involvement for that plant.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Error Message
  WRBA021: Plant is neither a store nor a distribution center
  
  
  Cause
  Plant not assigned as warehouse-managed store or distribution center
  
  
  Solution
  Assign plant/storage location to warehouse number; configure plant as store/distribution center in WM customizing
  
  
  Transactions to Check
  SPRO (customizing), OMIR/OMIZ (storage location), LX01/LX02 (warehouse stocks)
  
  
  Context
  Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.