How To Fix FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS023 - Supplying plant &1 is not available

FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS - FIP messages related to errors from BAL

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Supplying plant &1 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS023 - Supplying plant &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS023 indicates that the supplying plant specified in a transaction is not available. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or when performing inventory management tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Plant Deactivation: The supplying plant may have been deactivated in the system.
  Plant Not Assigned: The plant may not be assigned to the relevant company code or purchasing organization.
  Plant Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the plant in the system, such as missing master data.
  Plant Location: The plant may not be set up for the specific material or product being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plant.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (Plant Maintenance) and verify if the plant is active.
  If the plant is