How To Fix CK137 - Plant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Plant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK137 - Plant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CK137 indicates that the specified plant (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of material master data, costing, or inventory management processes where a plant is referenced but not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Plant Not Created: The plant has not been created in the system.
  Plant Deactivation: The plant may have been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the plant data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that prevent the plant from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Plant Code: Check the plant code for any typographical errors. Ensure that the correct plant code is being used.
  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.
  If the plant does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate configuration steps.
  
  
  Check Plant Status: If the plant exists, ensure that it is active and not marked for deletion.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant data. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing user roles and authorizations.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to check for any underlying configuration issues that may be affecting the plant's visibility.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX10: To check and manage plant definitions.
  MM03: To view material master data and check plant-specific data.
  CK11N: To create a cost estimate for a material, which may trigger this error if the plant is not recognized.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to plant management and configuration for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK137 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.