How To Fix WY061 - Plant & is already being processed; plant assignment cannot be changed


WY061 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WY - Supplier Master

  • Message number: 061

  • Message text: Plant & is already being processed; plant assignment cannot be changed

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have attempted to block a plant that is already being used by
    another user. The block cannot be set and you cannot make the
    required assignment.

    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?

    Please make the required plant assignment at a later date.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY061 - Plant & is already being processed; plant assignment cannot be changed ?
    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY061: "Plant & is already being processed; plant assignment cannot be changed":
    
    Error Message
    WY061: Plant & is already being processed; plant assignment cannot be changed
    
    Cause
    This error occurs when you attempt to change the plant assignment of a material or an object that is currently being processed or locked in the system. The system prevents changes to the plant assignment because the plant is involved in an ongoing transaction or process, such as:
    
    A material master record is being edited or updated in another session.
    A background job or batch process is currently running that involves the plant.
    The plant is locked due to a transaction in progress (e.g., goods movement, production order processing, or inventory management).
    The system is preventing inconsistent data by disallowing changes while the plant is "in use" or "locked."
    
    
    Solution
    To resolve this error, you can try the following steps:
    
    
    Check for Locks:
    
    Use transaction

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