How To Fix FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS010 - Supplying Plant cannot be blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Supplying Plant cannot be blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS010 - Supplying Plant cannot be blank ?

  The SAP error message FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS010 with the description "Supplying Plant cannot be blank" typically occurs in the context of creating or processing documents that require a supplying plant to be specified, such as in sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a transaction or document is being processed without specifying a supplying plant. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The user did not enter a supplying plant in the relevant field.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to default a supplying plant based on the material or other criteria.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master may not have the necessary plant data maintained.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the field or made a mistake while entering data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the supplying plant field is filled in the transaction you are processing. If you are creating a sales order, for example, make sure to specify the supplying plant in the order details.
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Material Master: Check if the material has a supplying plant assigned. You can do this by navigating to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and reviewing the plant data.
  Vendor Master: If applicable, ensure that the vendor master record has the necessary plant information.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If the supplying plant should be defaulted based on certain criteria, check the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management) to ensure that defaults are set up correctly.
  
  
  User Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing additional training to users on the importance of entering the supplying plant and how to do so correctly.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists and seems to be related to a specific transaction or process, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the supplying plant is being omitted.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for supplying plant data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.