How To Fix WRF_REF406 - Plant &1 in purchasing info record &2 not a distribution center or store!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Plant &1 in purchasing info record &2 not a distribution center or store!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF406 - Plant &1 in purchasing info record &2 not a distribution center or store! ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF406 indicates that there is an issue with the purchasing info record for a specific plant. The message states that the plant specified in the purchasing info record is neither a distribution center nor a store. This can occur in scenarios where the system expects certain types of plants to be configured in a specific way for procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant specified in the purchasing info record is not set up correctly in the system. It may not be defined as a distribution center or store in the configuration settings.
  Purchasing Info Record: The purchasing info record may have been created or modified incorrectly, leading to the association of a plant that does not meet the required criteria.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the plant or the purchasing info record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings