How To Fix CY181 - Plant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Plant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

In the general options screen, you have to enter the name and plant of
a work center hierarchy when cumulating capacity requirements via the
work center hierarachy. When you leave this screen, the system will
check to see whether the specified plant actually exist.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please check your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY181 - Plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "CY181 Plant & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified plant in the database. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation of a production order, when processing a material document, or when performing inventory management tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Plant Not Created: The plant may not have been created in the system yet.
  Plant Deactivation: The plant may have been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Plant Code: Check the plant code you are using for any typos or errors. Ensure that it matches the correct format and naming conventions.
  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 in the system.
  If the plant does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  Check Plant Status: If the plant exists, check its status to ensure it is active and not marked for deletion.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the plant is properly set up in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX10: To check and manage plants.
  MM01: To create materials and check plant-specific data.
  CO01: To create production orders and check plant assignments.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on plant management and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.