How To Fix LC252 - Plant & table & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LC - Logistics Controlling

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Plant & table & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LC252 - Plant & table & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message LC252 "Plant & table & not maintained" typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for a specific plant and table combination. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material, when trying to perform inventory transactions, or when executing certain reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the plant or the relevant table (such as material master data, storage location data, etc.) has not been properly maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plant may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the plant or the table, leading to the error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified plant and table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that the plant is properly defined and maintained.
  Verify that the plant is assigned to the correct company code and other organizational units.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is maintained for the specific plant. You can do this using transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Check if the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Review Table Settings:
  
  If the error is related to a specific table, check the settings for that table in the configuration. Ensure that all necessary entries are made.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant and the related data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, SPRO, and others that may help in maintaining master data and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error LC252 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LC252 error in your SAP system.