How To Fix 12104 - It is only advisable to enter the stor. loc. if a plant has been entered

12104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 104

• Message text: It is only advisable to enter the stor. loc. if a plant has been entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12104 - It is only advisable to enter the stor. loc. if a plant has been entered ?

  The SAP error message 12104, which states "It is only advisable to enter the stor. loc. if a plant has been entered," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing. This error indicates that the system requires a plant to be specified before a storage location can be entered. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Information: The error arises when a user attempts to enter a storage location without first specifying a plant. In SAP, storage locations are tied to specific plants, and the system needs to know which plant the storage location belongs to.
  Incorrect Sequence of Data Entry: The user may be entering data in the wrong order, leading to the system not recognizing the context for the storage location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Plant First: Ensure that you have entered the plant code before attempting to enter the storage location. The plant