How To Fix WY046 - Supplier $: data retention at plant level not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Supplier $: data retention at plant level not allowed

What causes this issue?

The vendor does not allow any variant data at the level "plant".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

At the level "purchasing organization data" you can maintain the
possible data retention levels for a vendor using the function
"Additional data, Purchasing" under the menu option "Extras".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY046 - Supplier $: data retention at plant level not allowed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WY046 - Supplier $: data retention at plant level not allowed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to maintain or set data retention parameters for a supplier at the plant level, but the system configuration or business rules do not allow data retention to be managed at that level. In SAP, data retention settings for suppliers are typically maintained at the client or company code level, not at the plant level.
  The message indicates that the system is preventing you from saving or processing data retention information because the plant level is not a valid organizational level for this setting.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Data retention in SAP refers to the period for which supplier master data or related transactional data is retained before it can be archived or deleted.
  The system enforces data retention rules at certain organizational levels to ensure consistency and compliance.
  Plant level is generally too granular for data retention settings, which are usually controlled at higher levels like company code or client.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the level at which you are maintaining data retention:
  
  Ensure you are not trying to maintain data retention at the plant level.
  Instead, maintain data retention settings at the company code or client level.
  
  
  
  Adjust your transaction or configuration:
  
  If you are using a custom transaction or program, verify that it does not allow or attempt to save data retention at the plant level.
  Use standard SAP transactions or configuration paths to maintain data retention at the correct level.
  
  
  
  Review IMG settings:
  
  Go to the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) and check the settings related to supplier master data and data retention.
  Confirm that data retention is configured only at allowed organizational levels.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or documentation:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes provide guidance or corrections if this error occurs due to a system bug or patch level.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  Supplier master data maintenance: XK02 (Change), XK01 (Create), XK03 (Display)  
  Data retention settings might be maintained via specific customizing transactions depending on your SAP module and version.
  
  
  
  SAP Modules involved:  
  
  Materials Management (MM)  
  Supplier/Vendor Master Data Management
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Notes:  
  
  Search for message number WY046 in SAP OSS Notes or SAP Help Portal for any updates or patches.
  Check SAP documentation on data retention policies and organizational levels.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempt to set supplier data retention at plant level, which is not allowed.  
  Solution: Maintain data retention at company code or client level instead of plant level.  
  Check: Configuration, transaction usage, and SAP documentation for correct organizational level settings.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.