How To Fix CJ566 - Plant cannot be determined. Please check profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 566

• Message text: Plant cannot be determined. Please check profile

What causes this issue?

You have entered a key for a plant in the project profile which the
system does not recognize.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Change the plant in the project profile or in time scheduling.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ566 - Plant cannot be determined. Please check profile ?

  The SAP error message CJ566 ("Plant cannot be determined. Please check profile") typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling, particularly when dealing with project structures, work breakdown structures (WBS), or network activities. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the plant associated with a particular project or activity.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The project or WBS element may not have a plant assigned to it.
  Incorrect Profile Settings: The profile used for the project may not be configured correctly to determine the plant.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like material master, work center, etc.) may not have the necessary plant information.
  Project Definition Issues: The project definition may not include the necessary parameters to derive the plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Project Profile:
  
  Go to the project profile settings and ensure that the plant determination settings are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the profile assigned to the project allows for plant assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to WBS Element:
  
  Navigate to the WBS element in question and check if a plant is assigned. If not, assign the appropriate plant.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (like materials, work centers, etc.) to ensure that they are correctly assigned to a plant.
  
  
  
  Check Project Definition:
  
  Ensure that the project definition includes all necessary parameters for plant determination.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the project and its associated data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the project profile and plant determination settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to check and modify project settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CJ566 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.