How To Fix WX065 - Please enter reference plant number

WX065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Please enter reference plant number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX065 - Please enter reference plant number ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WX065 - Please enter reference plant number
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a reference plant number is required but has not been entered in a transaction or configuration step. The system expects a reference plant to determine certain data or settings related to plant-specific processes, such as material planning, procurement, or production.
  Typically, this happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Material master data maintenance where a reference plant is needed to copy or reference data.
  Planning or procurement processes where the system needs a reference plant to determine source or target locations.
  Configuration or master data setup where a reference plant is mandatory for certain views or fields.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Reference Plant Number:
  
  Identify the field labeled "Reference Plant" or similar in the transaction screen.
  Enter the appropriate plant number that should be used as the reference.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify if the material master or related master data has a reference plant assigned.
  If missing, maintain the reference plant in the