How To Fix WRF_REF111 - Please enter desired plants first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_REF - Messages from References for Materials Without History

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Please enter desired plants first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF111 - Please enter desired plants first ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF111 ("Please enter desired plants first") typically occurs in the context of materials management and sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with the configuration of materials in the system. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify the desired plants before proceeding with the operation you are attempting.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to perform an action that requires plant-specific data (e.g., creating or changing a material, sales order, or purchase order) but have not specified any plants.
  The system expects a list of plants where the material is to be managed or sold, and this information is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_REF111 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter Desired Plants:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurred (e.g., material master, sales order).
  Look for a field or section where you can specify the plants. This is often found in the "Plant Data" or "Sales Area" sections.
  Enter the desired plants that you want to associate with the material or transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plants you are trying to use are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for materials or sales.
  Make sure that the plants are active and available for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to access and modify plant-related data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required fields or the process, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after entering the desired plants, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you might be using transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or VA01 (Create Sales Order).
  Plant Master Data: Ensure that the plant master data is correctly maintained in the system. You can check this using transaction code OX10 (Maintain Plant).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_REF111 error and proceed with your SAP operations.