How To Fix CB1406 - Plant & does not exist. Use a valid plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB1 - PP-PI-PMA: Messages for Process Management (Interfaces)

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Plant & does not exist. Use a valid plant

What causes this issue?

When creating a control recipe, you specified plant &V1& but this plant
does not exist.

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?

Enter a valid plant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB1406 - Plant & does not exist. Use a valid plant ?

  The SAP error message CB1406, which states "Plant & does not exist. Use a valid plant," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an operation in SAP that requires a valid plant code, but the specified plant does not exist in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during material master data maintenance, production planning, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Plant Not Created: The plant may not have been created in the system yet.
  Plant Deactivation: The plant may have been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the plant from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Plant Code: Double-check the plant code for any typographical errors. Ensure that it is entered correctly.
  Check Plant Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (or SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Logistics - General -> Define, copy, delete, check plant) to verify if the plant exists in the system.
  If the plant does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OX10).
  
  
  Check Plant Status: Ensure that the plant is active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the same configuration area.
  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.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX10: Define Plant
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to plant configuration or error messages.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure proper access to the plant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CB1406 error and ensure that you are using a valid plant in your SAP transactions.