How To Fix M7901 - Plant ID is a required field

M7901 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 901

• Message text: Plant ID is a required field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7901 - Plant ID is a required field ?

  The SAP error message M7901, which states "Plant ID is a required field," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a material master record, a purchase order, or any other transaction that requires a plant ID, but the plant ID field is left blank or not properly filled in.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant ID: The most common cause is that the plant ID field is not filled in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the plant ID, or the plant may not be set up in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the plant ID or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Plant ID: Ensure that you fill in the Plant ID field in the relevant transaction. This is usually a mandatory field, so it must be populated.
  Check Plant Configuration: Verify that the plant you are