How To Fix MH409 - Logistics data for reference plants does not exist.

MH409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Logistics data for reference plants does not exist.

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a new procurement material based on material
&V1&. During creation<(>,<)> the system copies data from the existing
material to the new procurement material; however, some logistical data
is missing for the material.

System Response

The system stops the creation of the procurement material.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that all necessary logistical data is maintained for material
&V1&. If any data is not available, please maintain it using material
maintenance.
To create a procurement material<(>,<)> logistical data for the
reference store and the reference distribution center need to be
maintained.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH409 - Logistics data for reference plants does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message MH409, which states "Logistics data for reference plants does not exist," typically occurs in the context of materials management or logistics when the system is unable to find the necessary logistics data for a specified reference plant. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, material master records, or when trying to perform certain transactions that require reference to logistics data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the logistics data for the specified reference plant has not been maintained in the system. This could include missing material master records, purchasing info records, or other related data.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plant specified in the transaction may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like a legacy system or another SAP instance), there may be synchronization issues