How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE074 - You can only paste plants on left side

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 074

• Message text: You can only paste plants on left side

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE074 - You can only paste plants on left side ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE074: You can only paste plants on left side
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when you are trying to paste or insert plant data in a structure or table where the system expects plants to be positioned only on the left side (usually in a matrix or hierarchy maintenance screen). The system enforces a rule that plants must be pasted or inserted only in a specific area (left side), and attempting to paste them elsewhere violates this rule.
  This often happens in scenarios such as:
  
  Maintaining organizational structures (e.g., plant assignments in a work center or routing).
  Copying or pasting plant-related data in a matrix or grid where the layout is fixed.
  Using drag-and-drop or copy-paste functions in SAP customizing or master data transactions where plants are part of a hierarchical or tabular structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Paste plants only on the left side: When you want to paste plant data, ensure you select the left side column or area designated for plants before pasting.
  Check the layout: Understand the structure of the screen or table you are working on. Plants are expected only in certain columns or rows (usually the leftmost column).
  Use correct transaction or method: If you are copying data from another source, make sure you are pasting it into the correct field or area.
  Consult documentation or SAP notes: Sometimes, this error can be related to specific customizing or master data maintenance transactions. Check SAP help or notes for the specific transaction you are using.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in Plant Maintenance (PM), Production Planning (PP), or Logistics modules where plants are assigned or maintained.
  The message is a validation to maintain data integrity and structure consistency.
  If you are unsure about the correct area to paste, try to use the "Insert" or "Add" functions provided by the transaction rather than copy-paste.
  If this error occurs during a custom development or enhancement, review the code or screen logic to ensure plants are handled only in the allowed area.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE074 occurs because plants can only be pasted on the left side of a structure or table in SAP. To resolve it, paste plants only in the designated left-side area, respecting the screen layout and data structure rules.