How To Fix 12204 - The plant for the outbound batch has to be defined as an allowed plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 204

• Message text: The plant for the outbound batch has to be defined as an allowed plant

What causes this issue?

You have limited the display of the batch where-used list to one or
more plants. For the batch whose usage is to be displayed, you have
entered a plant that does not exist among the permitted plants. You
cannot show where the specified batch is used.

How to fix this error?

Extend the amount of permitted plants so that it contains the plant
specified for the outgoing batch.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12204 - The plant for the outbound batch has to be defined as an allowed plant ?

  The SAP error message 12204, "The plant for the outbound batch has to be defined as an allowed plant," typically occurs in the context of batch management and logistics when trying to process a batch in a plant that is not configured to handle that specific batch. This error is often encountered during processes such as goods movements, deliveries, or production orders.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant from which you are trying to process the batch is not set up in the system to allow the use of that specific batch.
  Batch Management Settings: The batch may not be assigned to the plant in the batch management settings.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions or authorizations that prevent the use of the batch in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch Assignment:
  
  Go to the batch management settings and verify if the batch is assigned to the plant you are trying to use.
  You can check this in transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) or MMBE (Stock Overview) to see the batch details and its assignment to the plant.
  
  
  
  Define Allowed Plants:
  
  If the plant is not allowed, you need to define it as an allowed plant for the batch. This can be done in the batch management configuration.
  Navigate to the following path in the SAP menu:
  
  Logistics -> Production -> Batch Management -> Batch -> Define Allowed Plants.
  
  
  Here, you can add the plant to the list of allowed plants for the batch.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master record for the material associated with the batch is correctly set up for batch management and that the plant is properly configured.
  You can check this in transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and review the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the batch in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is particularly important in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MSC3N, MMBE, and MM02 for batch and material management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to batch management and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 12204 and continue with your operations in SAP.