How To Fix MM142 - Not possible to copy the cross-plant configuration here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Not possible to copy the cross-plant configuration here

What causes this issue?

You wanted to copy the cross-plant
<DS:GLOS.variant_configuration>configuration</> as the plant-specific
configuration. However, this is not possible in the following cases:
When scheduling the creation or changing of a material
In display mode
If you have not specified a plant
If a plant-specific configuration already exists
If you have not already specified the cross-plant
<DS:GLOS.configurable_material>configurable material</> or if the
configuration for it does not yet exist
If you have already specified a plant-specific configurable material
that differs from the cross-plant configurable material

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. If necessary, extend them or change them.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM142 - Not possible to copy the cross-plant configuration here ?

  The SAP error message MM142, "Not possible to copy the cross-plant configuration here," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) when there is an attempt to copy or transfer configuration settings related to materials across different plants in the system. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of MM142 Error
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be consistent across the plants involved. This can happen if the material master data is not set up correctly.
  
  
  Missing Plant-Specific Data: If the material does not have the necessary plant-specific data or if the data is incomplete, the system will not allow the copying of configurations.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation across plants.
  
  
  Incorrect Settings in Customizing: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to cross-plant configuration that