How To Fix M3612 - Check the general plant data

M3612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Check the general plant data

What causes this issue?

The batch entered has already been created and will now be extended for
a further plant and/or storage location.

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?

Check the existing plant data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3612 - Check the general plant data ?

  The SAP error message M3612, which states "Check the general plant data," typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to a specific plant in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation or modification of material master records, production orders, or when executing certain transactions that involve plant-specific data.
  Causes of Error M3612
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Plant Data: The plant data for the material may not be fully maintained. This can include missing fields in the material master record, such as storage location, purchasing data, or sales data.
  
  
  Incorrect Plant Configuration: The plant itself may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve settings related to the plant's status, type, or other general data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the