How To Fix 06697 - This function only possible in the case of items with plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 697

• Message text: This function only possible in the case of items with plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06697 - This function only possible in the case of items with plant ?

  The SAP error message 06697, which states "This function only possible in the case of items with plant," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management processes. This error indicates that the operation you are trying to perform requires a plant assignment for the items involved, but the items in question do not have a plant specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The items you are trying to process (e.g., in a purchase order, sales order, or inventory transaction) do not have a plant assigned to them.
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type you are working with may not be configured to require a plant.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the specific transaction you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the plant data is maintained for the relevant materials. If not, you will