How To Fix KM212 - You must also assign all relevant materials at plant level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 212

• Message text: You must also assign all relevant materials at plant level

The assignment of materials at to a storage location only affects the
period transfer of stocks to Profit Center Accounting. Otherwise you
only need to make the assignment to a profit center at the plant level,
since the plant information is always available.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Be sure to assign all the materials at the plant level.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM212 - You must also assign all relevant materials at plant level ?

  The SAP error message KM212, which states "You must also assign all relevant materials at plant level," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when there is an attempt to perform an operation that requires specific materials to be assigned to a plant, but this assignment is missing.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Material Assignment: The materials that are required for a particular operation (like production, planning, or procurement) have not been assigned to the specific plant in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material master data or in the plant settings that prevents the assignment of materials.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the plant data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM212 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Check if the material in question is assigned to the relevant plant.
  If not, you can create or update the material master record for the specific plant using Transaction Code: MM01 (to create) or MM02 (to change).
  
  
  
  Assign Materials to Plant:
  
  Ensure that all relevant materials are assigned to the plant in the material master. This includes checking the views that are necessary for your operations (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the materials and plants. This may involve reviewing the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics or Material Management.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run any necessary reports or transactions to check for data consistency issues. You may need to use Transaction Code: MM02 to correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any specific requirements related to the materials and plants in your organization.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MM04 (Material Change Documents).
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the necessary views for the material are maintained for the specific plant.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM212 error and ensure that all relevant materials are properly assigned at the plant level.