How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE004 - Plant missing for position &1, material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Plant missing for position &1, material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE004 - Plant missing for position &1, material &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE004: Plant missing for position &1, material &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a plant is not specified or missing for a particular item (material) in a document or transaction. The system requires the plant information to process the material correctly, especially in logistics-related transactions such as sales orders, purchase orders, or delivery documents.
  
  &1 = Position number (item number in the document)
  &2 = Material number
  
  The plant is a mandatory organizational unit in SAP that represents a location where materials are produced, stored, or distributed. Without the plant, the system cannot determine stock availability, pricing, or other logistics details.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  Creating or changing sales documents (e.g., sales orders, deliveries)
  Creating or changing purchase documents
  Material master data missing plant assignment
  Integration issues between modules (e.g., MM and SD)
  Custom developments or user exits where plant is not passed correctly
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Document Item:
  
  Verify that the plant is entered for the item in the document.
  In sales orders, check the item details (e.g., in VA02 or VA01) and ensure the plant field is filled.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant in Material Master:
  
  Ensure the material is extended to the relevant plant in the material master (transaction MM01/MM02).
  Check if the material has a valid plant assignment in the relevant views (e.g., MRP 1, MRP 2, Work Scheduling).
  
  
  
  Check Copying Control or User Exits:
  
  If the error occurs during document copying (e.g., from quotation to sales order), check the copying control settings to ensure the plant is copied correctly.
  Review any custom code or user exits that might be clearing or not setting the plant field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the plant is assigned correctly in organizational data.
  Check if the plant is valid for the sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks for material master and plant assignments.
  Use transaction MM03 to verify plant data for the material.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA01 / VA02 / VA03 – Sales order processing
  ME21N / ME22N – Purchase order processing
  MM01 / MM02 / MM03 – Material master maintenance
  SPRO – IMG for configuration checks
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARC – Plant Data for Material
  VBAK / VBAP – Sales Document Header / Item Data
  T001W – Plants/Branches
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to plant assignment errors
  SAP Help Portal documentation on plant and material master integration
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSD_MESSAGE004 indicates that the plant is missing for a specific item in a document. To resolve it, ensure the plant is correctly entered in the document item, the material is extended to the plant in the material master, and that all relevant configuration and data consistency checks are performed.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.