How To Fix CRMS4_ORG_MGMT004 - Plant in responsibility definition is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_ORG_MGMT - Messages for CRM S4 Organizational Management

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Plant in responsibility definition is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_ORG_MGMT004 - Plant in responsibility definition is required ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_ORG_MGMT004 indicates that a plant is required in the responsibility definition for a specific organizational management scenario, typically in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when you are trying to create or modify a responsibility definition in the CRM system, and the system requires a plant to be specified. The plant is a key organizational unit in SAP that represents a location where goods and services are produced or stored. If the plant is not defined in the responsibility definition, the system cannot proceed with the operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a plant is specified in the responsibility definition. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Responsibility Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can manage responsibility definitions (e.g., transaction code CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H).
  
  
  
  Edit the Responsibility Definition:
  
  Locate the responsibility definition that is causing the error.
  Open the definition for editing.
  
  
  
  Specify the Plant:
  
  Look for the field where you can enter the plant information. This is usually labeled as "Plant" or "Plant in Responsibility Definition."
  Enter the appropriate plant code that is relevant to the responsibility definition.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the plant information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to perform the operation again that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Organizational Management in SAP: Understanding how organizational units like plants, sales organizations, and other entities interact in SAP can help in managing responsibilities effectively.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing organizational data, such as SPRO for configuration settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to responsibility definitions and organizational data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP training materials for more detailed guidance on managing responsibility definitions and organizational structures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.