How To Fix GTCN_MESSAGE161 - Fail to determine plant by shipping point

GTCN_MESSAGE161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTCN_MESSAGE - GTCN: Message Class

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Fail to determine plant by shipping point

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE161 - Fail to determine plant by shipping point ?

  The SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE161 ("Fail to determine plant by shipping point") typically occurs in the context of logistics and supply chain processes, particularly when dealing with shipping points and plant determination in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The shipping point may not be properly configured in the system to link to a plant. This can happen if the shipping point is not assigned to any plant in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or the customer master data may not have the necessary information or may be incorrectly set up, leading to issues in plant determination.
  
  
  Plant Not Assigned to Shipping Point: The shipping point may not be assigned to any plant in the configuration, or the assignment may be incorrect.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the shipping point, plant, or material that prevent