How To Fix 9J173 - Plant does not exist in company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Plant does not exist in company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J173 - Plant does not exist in company code ?

  The SAP error message 9J173, which states "Plant does not exist in company code," typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an operation related to a plant that is not properly defined or linked to the specified company code in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Definition: The plant you are trying to use has not been created or defined in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The plant may exist, but it is not assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the plant or company code entered in the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the plant was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the environment you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (or SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Logistics - General -> Define, copy, delete, check plant).
  Verify if the plant exists and is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Plant:
  
  If the plant does not exist, you can create it using the same transaction (OX10).
  If it exists but is not assigned to the company code, you can assign it by editing the plant details.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the plant and company code entered in the transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the plant was recently created, ensure that the transport requests have been properly executed and that the changes are reflected in the current environment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the plant and company code settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX10: Define Plant
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  MM01: Create Material (to check if the plant is available for material master)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on plant and company code configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9J173 and ensure that the plant is correctly configured within the specified company code.