How To Fix WV_RRM117 - Different plants for material groups from node &1, article hierarchy &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV_RRM - Pricing: RRM Interface

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Different plants for material groups from node &1, article hierarchy &2

What causes this issue?

Materials assigned to node &V1& of material hierarchy &V2& have
different material groups. For all these groups, the group of plants
determined using the assignment of site price list &V3& must be
identical. However, this is not the case here.

System Response

Due to the inconsistent plant grouping of different material groups, no
plant master data can be exported. This also applies to purchase prices
and historical sales data, both of which are always determined in
relation to a plant.

How to fix this error?

Check the specified selection parameters.
Alternatively, check that site price list &V3& has been assigned to
plants for those material groups that result from material assignment to
the specified material hierarchy node.
Alternatively, check that materials have been assigned to the specified
material hierarchy node.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV_RRM117 - Different plants for material groups from node &1, article hierarchy &2 ?

  The SAP error message WV_RRM117 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the plant assignments for material groups within a specific article hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of Retail or Material Management modules where articles (products) are organized into hierarchies and assigned to different plants.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the same material group is assigned to different plants in the context of a specific article hierarchy. This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistent Data: Different plants may have been assigned to the same material group in the configuration, leading to conflicts.
  Hierarchy Configuration Issues: The article hierarchy may not be properly configured to handle the material groups across different plants.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for materials, plants, or material groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WV_RRM117 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Group Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material groups and verify the plant assignments.
  Ensure that the same material group is not assigned to multiple plants unless intended.
  
  
  
  Review Article Hierarchy:
  
  Check the configuration of the article hierarchy to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the hierarchy is designed to accommodate the material groups and their respective plant assignments.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the materials involved. Ensure that the material groups are correctly assigned to the appropriate plants.
  If necessary, update the master data to correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling material groups and article hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or OMH1 (Maintain Article Hierarchy) to manage material and hierarchy settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on material management and article hierarchy configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WV_RRM117 error in your SAP system.