How To Fix WU104 - A plant which no longer exists is assigned to supplier &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: A plant which no longer exists is assigned to supplier &

What causes this issue?

A plant number must be assigned for every internal vendor (distribution
center) and the appropriate master record created in the plant master.
In this case, a plant number has been entered in the vendor master
record which does not exist in the plant master data.

System Response

The vendor cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Either create the plant master record or enter the correct plant number
in the vendor master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU104 - A plant which no longer exists is assigned to supplier & ?

  The SAP error message WU104 indicates that a supplier is assigned to a plant that no longer exists in the system. This can occur due to various reasons, such as the plant being deleted or deactivated, or changes in organizational structure that have not been properly reflected in the supplier data.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Plant: The plant has been deleted from the system.
  Inactive Plant: The plant is marked as inactive or not available for transactions.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or system upgrades, the plant data may not have been correctly updated or linked to the supplier.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or configuration that have not been properly managed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Plant Status: Verify if the plant in question still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., OX10 for plant maintenance) and checking the status of the plant.
  Reassign Supplier: If the plant has been deleted or is inactive, you will need to reassign the supplier to an active plant. This can be done in the supplier master data (transaction code XK02 or MK02).
  Update Master Data: If the plant is still valid but not linked correctly, update the supplier master data to reflect the correct plant assignment.
  Consult with IT/Support: If you are unsure about the changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further assistance.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to see if there were any recent changes made to the plant or supplier data that could have caused this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK02: Change Vendor (Supplier) Data
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing) Data
  OX10: Maintain Plants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for supplier and plant management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU104 error and ensure that your supplier data is correctly aligned with your organizational structure.