How To Fix MH191 - Plant & is neither a store nor a distribution center

MH191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Plant & is neither a store nor a distribution center

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH191 - Plant & is neither a store nor a distribution center ?

  The SAP error message MH191 indicates that the specified plant is neither a store nor a distribution center. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management, logistics, or when trying to perform certain transactions that require a valid plant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Configuration: The plant may not be set up correctly in the system. It might not be defined as a store or distribution center in the configuration settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or plant master data may not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a specific type of plant (store or distribution center) that the specified plant does not meet.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or perform actions related to the specified plant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO) and verify that the plant is correctly