How To Fix WX046 - Plant profile & is not defined in table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Plant profile & is not defined in table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX046 - Plant profile & is not defined in table & ?

  The SAP error message:
  WX046 Plant profile & is not defined in table &
  typically occurs when the system cannot find a required plant profile entry in a specific customizing table during configuration or transaction processing.
  
  Cause
  
  The plant profile (usually a combination of plant and other parameters) that the system is trying to access or use is not maintained or missing in the relevant customizing table.
  This can happen if:
  
  The plant has not been properly configured in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  The required plant profile entries are missing or incomplete in the configuration tables.
  A custom or standard process expects a plant profile entry that does not exist.
  
  
  
  
  Common Tables Involved
  
  The exact table depends on the module and context, but common tables related to plant profiles include:
  
  T001W – Plants/Branches
  T001K – Plant Parameters
  Other module-specific customizing tables (e.g., for WM, MM, PP, PM)
  
  
  
  The error message references the table name in the second placeholder (&), so check the exact table mentioned in your system.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Identify the missing plant profile:
  
  Check the error message details to find the plant and the table name.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE16N to view the table contents.
  
  
  
  Maintain the plant profile:
  
  Go to the SAP IMG (transaction SPRO):
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing path for your module.
  For example, for MM: Logistics ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Plants ? Define Plant Parameters.
  
  
  Maintain or create the missing plant profile entry in the specified table.
  
  
  
  Verify plant master data:
  
  Check if the plant exists in T001W (transaction OX10).
  Ensure the plant is properly assigned to the company code and other relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Check for transport or system inconsistencies:
  
  Sometimes, missing entries are due to incomplete transports or system inconsistencies.
  Re-apply or check the transport requests related to plant configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult module-specific documentation:
  
  Depending on the module (MM, PP, PM, WM, etc.), the plant profile might have additional parameters.
  Ensure all required customizing steps are completed.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  The placeholders & in the message are replaced at runtime with the actual plant profile and table name.
  Example: "Plant profile 1000 is not defined in table T001W"
  Always check the exact message text in your system to identify the missing profile and table.
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction or process, check the configuration steps related to that process.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or undefined plant profile entry in the specified customizing table.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the plant profile in the relevant customizing table via SPRO or direct table maintenance. Verify plant master data.
  
  
  Check
  Table contents (SE16/SE16N), plant master (OX10), IMG customizing paths.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact plant and table names from the error message, I can help you with more precise instructions.