How To Fix 01851 - Specify plant variant.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Specify plant variant.

What causes this issue?

A plan version was not specified on the selection screen. In this case,
the active plan version is usually selected. An error occurred,
however, whilst determining the active plan version.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Try to enter a plan version manually.
If the input field for the plan version does not appear on your
selection screen, choose 'All selections'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01851 - Specify plant variant. ?

  The SAP error message "01851 - Specify plant variant" typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific plant variant to be defined, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a plant variant in the transaction or screen they are working on. This is often required when dealing with materials that are plant-specific.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a plant variant to be specified for certain materials or processes.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the plant variant or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Plant Variant: When prompted with this error, ensure that you enter the correct plant variant in the relevant field. This is usually a dropdown or input field where you can select or type the plant code.
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is correctly set up for the relevant plant. Ensure that the plant variant is defined in the material master for the specific material you are working with.
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access to configuration settings, check if there are any mandatory fields that need to be filled out for the transaction you are trying to execute. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to understand the requirements for entering a plant variant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to material management (MM) or production planning (PP), such as creating or changing material master records (MM01, MM02), or during inventory management transactions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the plant-specific data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.