How To Fix MEPO206 - Procuring plant &2 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Procuring plant &2 not allowed

What causes this issue?

Plant &V2& is not allowed as procuring plant for plant &V1&, material
type &V3&, and material class &V4&.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO206 - Procuring plant &2 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MEPO206 ("Procuring plant &2 not allowed") typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that the specified plant (in this case, represented by "&2") is not allowed for the procurement process you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific purchasing organization or company code.
  Material Master Data: The material associated with the purchase order or requisition may not be set up for the specified plant.
  Purchasing Organization Settings: The purchasing organization may not be authorized to procure materials for the specified plant.
  Plant Status: The plant may be inactive or not allowed for procurement activities due to certain settings or restrictions.
  Vendor Assignment: The vendor may not be assigned to the specified plant in the vendor master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Verify that the plant is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the plant settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the plant is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material in transaction code MM03. Ensure that the material is set up for the specified plant.
  Make sure that the purchasing view is maintained for the material in the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Validate Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is allowed to procure for the specified plant. This can be checked in the purchasing organization settings.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Status:
  
  Verify the status of the plant in transaction code OX10. Ensure that the plant is active and allowed for procurement.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (transaction code XK03) to ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct plant and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation. They may need to look into authorization issues or system settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  XK03: Display Vendor
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OX10: Maintain Plant
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and purchasing processes.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the specified plant and purchasing organization.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MEPO206 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.