How To Fix WX455 - Enter plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Enter plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX455 - Enter plant ?

  SAP Error Message: WX455 - Enter plant
  
  Cause:
  The error message WX455 - Enter plant occurs when a required field for the Plant is left empty during a transaction or data entry in SAP. The system expects the plant to be specified because it is a mandatory organizational unit for the process you are performing (e.g., material management, production planning, inventory management).
  
  Explanation:
  
  Plant in SAP represents a location where materials are produced, stored, or distributed.
  Many transactions require the plant to determine the relevant data such as stock levels, procurement, production, or valuation.
  If the plant field is not entered, the system cannot proceed because it does not know which plant's data to process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Plant:
  
  When you see this error, simply enter the appropriate plant code in the plant field.
  The plant code is usually a 4-character alphanumeric identifier (e.g., 1000, 1100).
  
  
  
  Check Default Values:
  
  If you frequently encounter this error, check if the plant is set as a default in your user parameters or master data.
  You can set default plant in user parameters (transaction SU3) under parameter ID WRK.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master or vendor master data is correctly maintained with the relevant plant data.
  Sometimes missing or incomplete master data can cause the system to prompt for plant entry.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction or Screen Layout:
  
  In some custom transactions or screens, the plant field might be hidden or not mandatory by default.
  Consult your SAP functional consultant or developer to make the plant field visible and mandatory if required.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can appear in various transactions such as:
  
  MM01/MM02 (Material Master)
  ME21N (Purchase Order)
  MIGO (Goods Movement)
  CO01 (Production Order)
  
  
  Organizational Structure: Plant is a key organizational unit in SAP Logistics.
  Parameter ID: WRK is the parameter ID for plant, which can be set in user parameters to avoid repeated entry.
  SAP Notes: If the error persists despite entering the plant, check for relevant SAP Notes or consult your SAP support team.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WX455 - Enter plant
  
  
  Cause
  Plant field is empty but mandatory
  
  
  Solution
  Enter the correct plant code in the field
  
  
  Additional
  Set default plant in user parameters (SU3) for convenience
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.