How To Fix WSAM_SHMAE011 - Enter a plant

WSAM_SHMAE011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSAM_SHMAE - Message class for SRS enhanced mat search and ATP request

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Enter a plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSAM_SHMAE011 - Enter a plant ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSAM_SHMAE011 - Enter a plant
  
  
  Cause:
  This error message typically appears when a required field for Plant is left empty during a transaction or data entry in SAP. The system expects a plant to be specified because the process or master data being handled is plant-specific. Without this information, the system cannot proceed.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During creation or modification of material master data.
  While processing production orders, purchase orders, or inventory transactions.
  In any SAP module where plant-specific data is mandatory (e.g., MM, PP, WM).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Plant:
  Make sure to fill in the Plant field with a valid plant code before proceeding.
  
  
  Check Field Status:
  If the plant field is not visible or editable, check the field status group or screen layout configuration to ensure the plant field is set as required or optional as per business needs.
  
  
  Verify Plant Master Data:
  Confirm that the plant code you are entering exists and is active in the system