How To Fix WU228 - Plant group & has no entries. No subsequent processing possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Plant group & has no entries. No subsequent processing possible

What causes this issue?

The plant group processed contains no plants.

System Response

The processing step is rejected for the plant group in question.

How to fix this error?

Assign plants to the plant group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU228 - Plant group & has no entries. No subsequent processing possible ?

  The SAP error message WU228 ("Plant group & has no entries. No subsequent processing possible") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a specific plant group, but the system cannot find any entries associated with that plant group. This can happen in various contexts, such as during material planning, production planning, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Group Configuration: The plant group you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Group Assignment: The plant group may be incorrectly assigned to the relevant materials or plants.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the plant group.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the plant group data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify that the plant group is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the plant group has the necessary entries and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant Assignments:
  
  Check if the materials or plants you are working with are correctly assigned to the plant group in question.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (materials, plants, etc.) is correctly maintained and does not have any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant group and related data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the plant group configuration and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  OX10 (Define Plant Groups)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WU228 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.