How To Fix 61820 - Plant input only necessary for withdrawal from alternative plant

61820 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Plant input only necessary for withdrawal from alternative plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61820 - Plant input only necessary for withdrawal from alternative plant ?

  The SAP error message 61820 ("Plant input only necessary for withdrawal from alternative plant") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a plant to be specified only when the withdrawal is being made from an alternative plant, and it suggests that the input provided does not meet the expected criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Specification: The error usually arises when a user attempts to perform a transaction (like a goods issue or transfer posting) without specifying a plant when it is required.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may not require a plant specification, but the system is receiving one, leading to a conflict.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how plants are handled in certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the plant specification. If the