How To Fix /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT311 - Plant assignment of ingredient &1 does not match the header material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT -

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Plant assignment of ingredient &1 does not match the header material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT311 - Plant assignment of ingredient &1 does not match the header material ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MCK_MAINT311 indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant assignment of an ingredient and the header material in a production or process order. This typically occurs in the context of managing recipes or production processes in SAP, particularly in the SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC environments.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Plant Assignment: The ingredient (material) is assigned to a different plant than the header material (the main product or material being produced).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data or recipe setup that lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the recipe or production order can lead to this error.
  Material Master Settings: The material master records for the ingredient and the header material may not be aligned in terms of plant assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for both the header material and the ingredient.
  Ensure that both materials are assigned to the same plant. You can check this in the material master under the "Plant Data" view.
  
  
  
  Review Recipe/Production Order:
  
  Open the recipe or production order where the error occurred.
  Verify that the ingredient is correctly assigned to the same plant as the header material.
  
  
  
  Adjust Plant Assignments:
  
  If the ingredient is assigned to a different plant, you may need to either change the plant assignment of the ingredient or create a new ingredient that is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for recipe management and material assignments are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any other potential mismatches or issues in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), C201 (Create Recipe), or CO02 (Change Production Order) to access the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to recipe management and material master data for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the plant assignments for both the ingredient and the header material are consistent.