How To Fix WRF_RPR_IPGRP008 - Change to plant groups: subsequent processing already started

WRF_RPR_IPGRP008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_RPR_IPGRP - Messages for Development of Local Plant Groups

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Change to plant groups: subsequent processing already started

What causes this issue?

You want to make changes to a plant group for which promotion subsequent
processing has already started.

System Response

The system does not take account of changes for items for which
subsequent processing has already been carried out.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_RPR_IPGRP008 - Change to plant groups: subsequent processing already started ?

  The SAP error message WRF_RPR_IPGRP008 indicates that there is an issue with changing plant groups because subsequent processing has already started. This typically occurs in the context of managing plant-specific data in SAP, particularly in the areas of materials management and logistics.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to change a plant group while there are ongoing processes that depend on that plant group. This could include:
  
  Existing purchase orders or sales orders that reference the plant group.
  Active inventory management processes.
  Other dependent transactions that have already been initiated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Processes: Identify any active transactions or processes that are using the plant group you are trying to change. This can include:
  
  Open purchase orders
  Open sales orders
  Inventory movements
  Any other dependent documents
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Dependent Transactions: If possible, complete or cancel the transactions that are currently using the plant group. This may involve:
  
  Closing purchase orders or