How To Fix WRF_PPW876 - Plant group &1 contains plants that overlap with plant group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 876

• Message text: Plant group &1 contains plants that overlap with plant group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW876 - Plant group &1 contains plants that overlap with plant group &2 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_PPW876 Plant group &1 contains plants that overlap with plant group &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or create plant groups in SAP where the same plant(s) are included in more than one plant group, and these groups are supposed to be mutually exclusive. In other words, the system detects an overlap of plants between two plant groups, which is not allowed in the configuration or business logic you are working with.
  Typically, this happens in scenarios such as:
  
  Defining plant groups for pricing, tax, or logistics purposes where plant groups must be distinct.
  Assigning plants to plant groups in IMG or customizing where overlapping is restricted.
  When maintaining plant groups in transaction codes related to pricing procedures, output determination, or other master data setups.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  &1 and &2 are placeholders for the plant group names or IDs involved.
  The message indicates that plant group &1 contains one or more plants that are already assigned to plant group &2.
  The system enforces that plant groups should not have overlapping plants in this context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Group Assignments:
  
  Review the plants assigned to both plant groups &1 and &2.
  Identify which plants are common to both groups.
  
  
  
  Remove Overlapping Plants:
  
  Decide which plant group should contain the overlapping plants.
  Remove the overlapping plants from one of the plant groups to ensure exclusivity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the business requirement allows overlapping, check if the configuration or customizing settings can be adjusted to permit overlaps.
  Otherwise, maintain strict exclusivity as per business rules.
  
  
  
  Use Relevant Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like OVX5 (Define Plant Groups) or other relevant customizing paths to maintain plant groups.
  In IMG: Logistics ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Plant Groups.
  
  
  
  Validate After Changes:
  
  After adjusting plant group assignments, save and test the process again to ensure the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Plant Groups are used in SAP to group plants for various purposes such as pricing, output determination, or reporting.
  Overlapping plants in groups can cause inconsistencies in processes like pricing determination or output control.
  Always ensure plant groups are maintained according to the business logic and SAP best practices.
  If unsure about the impact, consult with functional consultants or SAP documentation related to the specific module (e.g., MM, SD).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  Plant group &1 contains plants overlapping with plant group &2.
  
  
  Cause
  Same plant(s) assigned to multiple plant groups where overlap is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove overlapping plants from one of the plant groups to ensure exclusivity.
  
  
  Check
  Use transaction OVX5 or IMG path to review and correct plant group assignments.
  
  
  Note
  Ensure plant groups are maintained as per business rules and SAP configuration standards.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.