How To Fix CKPRCH053 - Enter at least one plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Enter at least one plant

What causes this issue?

Evaluation of the entry screen shows that no plant has been specified.
However, to determine the valid currency and valuation settings, you
must specify at least one plant.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Specify a plant in the corresponding entry fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPRCH053 - Enter at least one plant ?

  The SAP error message CKPRCH053, which states "Enter at least one plant," typically occurs in the context of material valuation or cost planning when the system requires a plant to be specified but none has been entered. This error is common in transactions related to material master data, costing, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Information: The user has not entered any plant in the relevant field where it is required.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may require plant information, but the user is either in the wrong transaction or has not navigated to the correct section.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a plant to be specified for certain operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Plant Information: Ensure that you enter at least one valid plant in the relevant field. This is usually a mandatory field in transactions related to material costing or inventory management.
  Check Transaction Context: Verify that you are in the correct transaction and that you are following the correct steps to enter the required data.
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access plant-related data. Sometimes, restrictions can prevent users from seeing or entering plant information.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields for the transaction you are executing, refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes, such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), or when working with material master data (MM01, MM02).
  Plant Configuration: Ensure that the plants you are trying to use are properly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under the Logistics or Material Management modules.
  User Training: If users frequently encounter this error, consider providing additional training on the importance of entering plant information and how to navigate the relevant transactions.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the CKPRCH053 error and proceed with your SAP tasks effectively.