How To Fix 29887 - Plant & not defined (please check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Plant & not defined (please check your entry)

What causes this issue?

You want to create a BOM for plant &V1&.
However, as BOM maintenance is not supported in this plane, you cannot
create the BOM for this plant.

System Response

The system checks the settings specific to your company for the
organisational structures (Setup -> Logistics -> General -> Plants).
No plants beginning with the special character "*" are set up for
<LS>bills of material</>. This special character has a specific meaning
in BOM display and BOM reporting functions.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry in the <LS>Plant</> field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29887 - Plant & not defined (please check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message "29887 Plant & not defined (please check your entry)" typically indicates that the system cannot find the specified plant in the database. This error can occur in various transactions where a plant is required, such as during material master creation, purchase order processing, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Plant Not Defined: The plant may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the plant has not been created or activated in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plant data.
  Client-Specific Data: The plant may exist in a different client, and the user is working in a client where the plant is not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Plant Code: Verify that the plant code entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
  Define the Plant:
  
  If the plant does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define, copy, delete, check plant.
  Create a new plant if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Check Plant Status: Ensure that the plant is active and not marked for deletion.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Client Check: Make sure you are working in the correct client where the plant is defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  MM01: For creating material master records.
  ME21N: For creating purchase orders.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on plant configuration and management.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.