How To Fix FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS004 - Supplying plant &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS - FIP messages related to errors from Business Layer

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Supplying plant &1 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS004 - Supplying plant &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS004 with the description "Supplying plant &1 is not available" typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified supplying plant in the context of a transaction, such as a sales order, purchase order, or inventory management process. This error can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Plant Not Defined: The supplying plant may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  Plant Status: The plant could be inactive or blocked for certain operations (e.g., sales, purchasing).
  Plant Assignment: The plant may not be assigned to the relevant company code or sales organization.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as the material not being available in the specified plant.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the plant from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings to ensure that the plant is defined and active.
  Verify that the plant is assigned to the correct company code and sales organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the specified plant. Ensure that the material is available in the plant and that all necessary views (e.g., basic data, sales, purchasing) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Status:
  
  Ensure that the plant is not marked as inactive or blocked. You can check this in the plant master data using transaction code OX10.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the details of that transaction to ensure that the supplying plant is correctly specified and that all necessary data is complete.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further assistance. They may need to check system logs or perform additional troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OX10: Maintain Plant
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to plant management and material master data for more detailed information on how to manage and configure plants in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.