How To Fix WRF_SHOP026 - Plant & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_SHOP - Message Class for Shop Maintenance

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Plant & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_SHOP026 - Plant & already exists ?

  The SAP error message WRF_SHOP026 indicates that there is an issue with the plant and the shop that you are trying to create or modify in the system. Specifically, it means that the combination of the plant and the shop already exists in the system, which is causing a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing entry for the specified plant and shop combination in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be duplicate records that were not cleaned up.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered the same plant and shop combination that already exists.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or WRF1 (Maintain Shop) to check if the plant and shop combination already exists.
  Look for the specific plant and shop in the relevant tables (e.g., MARC for material data at plant level).
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entry:
  
  If you find that the entry already exists and is not needed, you can delete it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., WRF2 for changing shop data).
  If the entry is needed, you may need to modify your input to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If this error arises from data migration, consider performing a data cleanup to remove duplicates or correct inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for more details on managing shops and plants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WRF1, WRF2, MM03, and MM01 for managing shop and plant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify shop and plant data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.