How To Fix WU587 - Plant & in plant group & is a distribution center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Plant & in plant group & is a distribution center

What causes this issue?

You assigned a plant group that contains a distribution center to the
promotion.
When promotion prices are calculated, this may lead to problems if the
the distribution center in the promotion was also assigned to a store
as a vendor. In this case, the organizational distribution chain for
the distribution center in the plant master will no longer match the
distribution center for the customer of the store.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

If necessary, assign the distribution center another organizational
distribution chain.
Was ist mit organisatorisch gemeint?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU587 - Plant & in plant group & is a distribution center ?

  The SAP error message WU587 indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of a plant in the context of a distribution center. This error typically arises when the system is trying to perform an operation that is not valid for a plant designated as a distribution center.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant in question is set up as a distribution center in the system, which may have specific restrictions or configurations that differ from regular plants.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the plant, such as material master records, storage locations, or other relevant configurations.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transactions may not be allowed for distribution centers, leading to this error when attempting to execute them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration: Review the configuration of the plant in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly as a distribution center and that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant sections for plant and distribution center settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data is correctly maintained for the plant. This includes:
  
  Material master records
  Storage locations
  Inventory management settings
  
  
  
  Transaction Validity: Verify that the transaction you are trying to execute is valid for a distribution center. If the transaction is not supported, consider using an alternative approach or transaction that is appropriate for distribution centers.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the limitations and configurations related to distribution centers.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the configuration and management of plants and distribution centers are adequately trained and have access to the necessary documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WU587 error and implement a suitable solution.