How To Fix GM136 - No valid plants exist in the area from & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 136

• Message text: No valid plants exist in the area from & to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM136 - No valid plants exist in the area from & to & ?

  The SAP error message GM136 ("No valid plants exist in the area from & to &") typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) or when dealing with the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly in the context of internal orders, cost centers, or other controlling objects. This error indicates that the system cannot find any valid plants within the specified range for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Plant Configuration: The plants you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Invalid Plant Assignment: The plants may not be assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the plant codes entered in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plants.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the plants may be incomplete or inactive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings to ensure that the plants are correctly set up in the system.
  Verify that the plants are assigned to the correct company code and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Codes:
  
  Double-check the plant codes entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the plant codes are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the plants in transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or CS03 (Display BOM) to ensure they are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plants. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for checking plant-related data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error GM136 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for General Ledger and Controlling to understand the configuration and data requirements for plants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GM136 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.