How To Fix MA108 - Planning plant & not maintained in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Planning plant & not maintained in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA108 - Planning plant & not maintained in the system ?

  The SAP error message MA108, which states "Planning plant & not maintained in the system," typically occurs when a planning plant has not been defined or configured in the system for the material you are trying to work with. This error is often encountered in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when trying to create or modify material master records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Plant: The planning plant you are trying to use is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary data for the specified planning plant.
  Configuration Issues: The planning plant may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA108 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics > Production > MRP > Define Planning Plant.
  Ensure that the planning plant you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master record.
  Check if the planning plant is maintained in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  If the planning plant is missing, you may need to add it and fill in the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Settings:
  
  Ensure that the MRP settings for the material are correctly configured for the planning plant.
  Verify that the MRP type, lot size, and other relevant parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the planning plant and material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or data maintenance, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material)
  MD01 (MRP Run), MD02 (Single-item, Multi-level MRP)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to planning plants and MRP.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up to allow access to the planning plant and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA108 error and ensure that the planning plant is properly maintained in the system.