How To Fix WX047 - Acct group for plant profile & uses internal no.assignment, not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Acct group for plant profile & uses internal no.assignment, not possible

What causes this issue?

The plant profile refers to an account group for which internal number
assignment has been defined.
Only external number assignment is possible when you create a plant.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you are authorized, you can assign the account group in question a
number range with external number assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX047 - Acct group for plant profile & uses internal no.assignment, not possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WX047:
  
  SAP Error Message WX047
  Message Text:
  
  Acct group for plant profile & uses internal no.assignment, not possible
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to create or assign a plant in SAP with an account group that is configured to use internal number assignment, but the plant profile or the configuration does not allow this combination.
  More specifically:
  
  The account group for the plant master data is set to use internal number assignment (i.e., the system automatically assigns the plant number).
  However, the plant profile or the way you are trying to create the plant expects an external number assignment (i.e., you manually enter the plant number).
  This mismatch causes the system to throw the error because it cannot reconcile the internal number assignment setting with the manual input or the plant profile settings.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  Account Group: Controls the number assignment method (internal or external) and the field selection for master data.
  Internal Number Assignment: The system automatically generates the number for the plant.
  External Number Assignment: The user manually enters the plant number.
  Plant Profile: Contains settings related to the plant, including number assignment rules.
  
  If the account group is set to internal number assignment, you cannot manually enter a plant number during creation. Conversely, if the plant profile expects manual entry, but the account group is set to internal assignment, the system cannot proceed.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Account Group Settings:
  
  Go to transaction OX18 (Define Plant Account Groups).
  Select the relevant account group.
  Verify if the Number Assignment is set to Internal or External.
  If it is set to Internal, the system expects to assign the plant number automatically.
  
  
  
  Check the Plant Profile Settings:
  
  Go to transaction OX10 (Define Plant Profiles).
  Verify the settings related to number assignment and ensure they are consistent with the account group.
  
  
  
  Align Number Assignment Methods:
  
  If you want to enter the plant number manually, change the account group to use External Number Assignment.
  If you want the system to assign the number automatically, ensure you do not enter the plant number manually during creation.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Plant Creation Process:
  
  When creating a plant, if the account group uses internal number assignment, leave the plant number field blank and let the system assign it.
  If you must enter the plant number manually, ensure the account group is set to external number assignment.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This error is similar in nature to other master data creation errors where number assignment methods conflict.
  Consistency between account group settings and master data creation process is crucial.
  Always check customizing settings in SPRO under Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics General > Define Plant Account Groups.
  If changes are made to account groups or plant profiles, ensure that all related master data creation steps are updated accordingly.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Mismatch between account group number assignment (internal) and plant profile/manual entry.
  
  
  Solution
  Align number assignment methods: either set account group to external or do not enter plant number manually.
  
  
  Transactions to Check
  OX18 (Plant Account Groups), OX10 (Plant Profiles)
  
  
  Key Point
  Internal number assignment means system assigns number; external means user enters number.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or step-by-step guidance on changing these settings, feel free to ask!