How To Fix WSFP_MESSAGE014 - You can only select exclusion in combination with a plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSFP_MESSAGE - Message Class for Integrating In-Store Production

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You can only select exclusion in combination with a plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSFP_MESSAGE014 - You can only select exclusion in combination with a plant ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSFP_MESSAGE014 – "You can only select exclusion in combination with a plant"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow or Plant Maintenance (PM) when you try to use an exclusion criterion (e.g., excluding certain objects or data) without specifying a plant. The system requires that exclusions be defined only together with a plant because the exclusion logic is plant-specific.
  In other words, the exclusion filter cannot be applied globally or without context; it must be linked to a particular plant to make sense in the data selection or workflow processing.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When defining selection criteria in PM reports, workflows, or maintenance plans.
  When setting up filters or rules that exclude certain data but omit the plant field.
  In workflow container or event linkage where exclusion is used without plant context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Always specify a plant when using exclusion criteria.
  
  Make sure that whenever you select an exclusion option, you also provide the plant code or plant-related selection.
  
  
  Check your selection screen or filter settings:
  
  Review the selection parameters and ensure that the plant field is filled in if you are using exclusion filters.
  
  
  Adjust your workflow or report logic:
  
  If you are developing or customizing workflows or reports, modify the logic to enforce plant selection when exclusion is applied.
  
  
  Consult configuration:
  
  Sometimes, the customizing settings in transaction codes like SPRO under Plant Maintenance or Workflow settings might enforce this rule. Verify if any custom validations or user-exits are causing this behavior.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is part of the standard SAP validation to ensure data consistency and meaningful filtering.
  The plant is a key organizational unit in SAP PM and MM modules, so many filters and exclusions depend on it.
  If you are unsure which plant to select, consult your business process owner or SAP functional consultant.
  For workflows, check the container elements and event linkage to ensure plant context is passed correctly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WSFP_MESSAGE014: "You can only select exclusion in combination with a plant"
  
  
  Cause
  Exclusion criteria used without specifying a plant
  
  
  Solution
  Always specify a plant when using exclusion filters; adjust selection criteria or workflow logic accordingly
  
  
  Module
  Plant Maintenance (PM), Workflow, Reporting
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the transaction or process where this error occurs, and I can assist with more specific guidance.