How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR062 - Plant cannot be empty for reinitiating source list

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Plant cannot be empty for reinitiating source list

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MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR062 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR062 indicates that the plant field cannot be empty when trying to reinitiate the source list for a material. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a source list for a material without specifying a plant. In SAP, the source list is plant-specific, meaning that each plant can have different sources of supply for the same material. If the plant is not specified, the system cannot determine where to apply the source list.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the plant is specified when you are trying to reinitiate the source list. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Make sure you are in the correct transaction for maintaining the source list (e.g., transaction code ME01 for creating a source list or ME02 for changing