How To Fix WS502 - Enter plant for item &1 of document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Enter plant for item &1 of document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS502 - Enter plant for item &1 of document &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS502 - Enter plant for item &1 of document &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system requires a Plant to be specified for a particular item in a document (such as a Purchase Order, Material Document, or Sales Document), but the Plant field is missing or empty for that item.
  
  The Plant is a mandatory organizational unit in SAP that represents a location where materials are produced, stored, or goods and services are provided.
  When creating or processing documents involving materials, the system needs to know the Plant to determine inventory, valuation, and other logistics-related data.
  If the Plant is not entered, the system cannot proceed and throws this error.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During document creation or change (e.g., Purchase Order, Goods Receipt, Material Document).
  When the item requires a Plant but it is not provided.
  Possibly during data upload or interface processing where Plant data is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Plant for the item:
  
  Go to the item details in the document.
  Enter the appropriate Plant code in the Plant field.
  Save the document again.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master record is maintained correctly and assigned to the relevant Plant.
  Check if the Plant is valid and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Sometimes custom code or user exits might clear or not populate the Plant field.
  Review any custom logic that might affect the Plant field during document processing.
  
  
  
  Data Upload / Interface:
  
  If the document is created via an interface or batch input, ensure the Plant field is correctly mapped and populated.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Plant (WERKS) is a key organizational unit in SAP MM, PP, SD, and WM modules.
  The Plant determines inventory location, valuation area, and is essential for procurement and production processes.
  The error message text is usually:
  
  "Enter plant for item &1 of document &2"
  
  where &1 = item number, &2 = document number.
  
  
  Example:
  If you are creating a Purchase Order (PO) and for item 10, the Plant field is empty, the system will prompt:
  WS502 Enter plant for item 10 of document 4500001234
  You need to enter the Plant (e.g., 1000) in the item details and save again.
  
  If you need help with transaction codes or where to enter the Plant:
  
  In ME21N (Create Purchase Order), the Plant is entered in the item overview section.
  In MB1A/MB1B/MB1C or MIGO (Goods Movements), Plant is part of the item data.
  In VA01 (Sales Order), Plant is also required for item delivery.
  
  
  If you want, I can also provide the SAP note or standard documentation references related to this error. Just let me know!