How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE678 - Maintain a plant before specifying storage location.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Maintain a plant before specifying storage location.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE678 - Maintain a plant before specifying storage location. ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE678, which states "Maintain a plant before specifying storage location," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material document or a related transaction in SAP without having a plant defined in the relevant configuration or master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The error indicates that the system requires a plant to be specified before you can assign a storage location. In SAP, a storage location is always linked to a specific plant, and if the plant is not defined, the system cannot determine where the material is stored.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the plant is not properly set up or linked to the storage location.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary plant information maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Plant Information:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Logistics > General > Master Data > Material Master > Maintain Plant Data.
  Ensure that the plant is defined and that the necessary data is maintained for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Storage Location to Plant:
  
  Use transaction code OMIL or SPRO to navigate to the configuration for storage locations.
  Ensure that the storage location is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master.
  Check if the plant data is maintained for the material. If not, use MM01 to create or MM02 to change the material master and add the necessary plant data.
  
  
  
  Review User Input: Ensure that when entering data in the transaction, the plant is specified before the storage location. The sequence of data entry can sometimes lead to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on material management and plant/storage location configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain plant and storage location data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.