How To Fix 8I860 - Plant & is not a Depot

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Plant & is not a Depot

What causes this issue?

Please check the Excise invoice which is entered. This belongs to a
plant which is not marked as a depot.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check Plant settings with in CIN IMG for the plant in Excise invoice.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I860 - Plant & is not a Depot ?

  The SAP error message "8I860 Plant & is not a Depot" typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management when a user attempts to perform an operation that requires a plant to be designated as a depot, but the specified plant is not set up as such in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant in question is not configured as a depot in the SAP system. In SAP, a depot is a specific type of plant that is used for storage and distribution purposes.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the plant may not have been correctly maintained, leading to the system not recognizing it as a depot.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may specifically require a depot plant, and the selected plant does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics General > Logistics Execution > Define and Assign Depots.
  Ensure that the plant in question is defined as a depot.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the plant master data.
  Ensure that the relevant fields indicating the plant type are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Requirements:
  
  Verify the transaction you are trying to execute and ensure that it is appropriate for the plant you are using.
  If the transaction requires a depot, you may need to select a different plant that is configured as a depot.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to address the configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to plant and depot configuration for more detailed guidance.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional user experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the plant is correctly configured as a depot if that is the intended use.