How To Fix WX690 - Old and new plant profiles are the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 690

• Message text: Old and new plant profiles are the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX690 - Old and new plant profiles are the same ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WX690 - Old and new plant profiles are the same
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to change the plant profile in a material master or related configuration, but the new plant profile you are trying to assign is identical to the existing (old) plant profile. Essentially, no change is being made because the system detects that the "old" and "new" values are the same.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Plant Profile in SAP is a configuration that controls various plant-specific settings for materials, such as MRP parameters, procurement types, and other plant-level data.
  When you try to update or change the plant profile for a material or plant, SAP checks if the new profile differs from the current one.
  If both profiles are identical, SAP throws the WX690 error to indicate that no actual change is being made.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Plant Profile:
  
  Check the current plant profile assigned to the material or plant.
  Confirm the plant profile you want to assign is indeed different.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Plant Profile:
  
  If you intend to change the plant profile, select a different profile than the current one.
  If you want to keep the same profile, no change is needed, so you can ignore the update.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Sometimes, the error arises due to a misunderstanding or incorrect data entry.
  Double-check the profile codes or descriptions to ensure you are not mistakenly entering the same profile.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If you are working in configuration (SPRO), ensure that the plant profiles are correctly defined and differentiated.
  If necessary, create a new plant profile with the desired settings.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Material Master: MM01/MM02 (to view/change plant data)
  SPRO: For customizing plant profiles under Logistics ? Materials Management ? Material Master ? Settings for Key Fields ? Define Plant-Specific Material Data
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This message is informational and prevents unnecessary updates.
  It helps maintain data integrity by avoiding redundant changes.
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation on Plant Profiles and Material Master data for detailed understanding.
  Check OSS Notes if the error persists unexpectedly.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The WX690 error indicates that the plant profile you are trying to assign is the same as the existing one. To resolve, ensure you are assigning a different plant profile if a change is intended, or avoid making redundant updates.