How To Fix WV729 - Reference plant &1 unsuitable, items contain errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 729

• Message text: Reference plant &1 unsuitable, items contain errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV729 - Reference plant &1 unsuitable, items contain errors ?

  The SAP error message WV729, which states "Reference plant &1 unsuitable, items contain errors," typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when there are issues with the reference plant specified in a transaction. This error indicates that there are problems with the items being processed, which may be related to the configuration or data associated with the reference plant.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Reference Plant: The reference plant specified may not be valid or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Issues: The materials being processed may have incomplete or incorrect data in the material master records, such as missing views or incorrect settings.
  Plant-Specific Data: There may be issues with plant-specific data, such as missing purchasing or sales data for the materials in the reference plant.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the reference plant or the materials being processed.
  Status of Materials: The materials may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., blocked, discontinued).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Reference Plant Configuration: Verify that the reference plant specified in the error message is correctly configured in the system. Ensure that it is active and has the necessary settings.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master records for the items involved. Ensure that all required views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales) are maintained and that there are no errors or missing information.
  Validate Plant-Specific Data: Ensure that the plant-specific data for the materials is complete and correct. This includes checking for valid purchasing info records, source lists, and sales data.
  Check Material Status: Review the status of the materials to ensure they are not blocked or discontinued. If they are, take appropriate action to unblock or reactivate them.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on system logs or specific configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or OX10 (Maintain Plant) to review and update the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on material master data and plant configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the WV729 error message in SAP.