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

FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS004 - Overview

• 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