How To Fix MMPUR_REQ_COMMON037 - Plant is not configured. Please maintain the plant to proceed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_REQ_COMMON - Requisition common messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Plant is not configured. Please maintain the plant to proceed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON037 - Plant is not configured. Please maintain the plant to proceed. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_REQ_COMMON037 indicates that the plant you are trying to use in your transaction is not properly configured in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a purchase requisition or related document for a plant that has not been set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Not Defined: The plant you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Plant Configuration Missing: The plant exists, but it is not fully configured for the purchasing process. This could include missing settings for purchasing organization, material management, or other related configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plant or its related data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Master Data > Material > Create (Special) > Plant Data.
  Verify that the plant is defined and configured correctly. Ensure that the necessary purchasing organization is assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant Settings:
  
  If the plant is not configured, you will need to maintain the necessary settings. This can include:
  
  Assigning a purchasing organization to the plant.
  Ensuring that the plant has the required purchasing info records and conditions set up.
  Configuring the necessary parameters in the plant settings.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the plant. This can be checked by the system administrator or through the user roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to configure the plant or if you do not have the necessary access, consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or MM01 (to create material master data) depending on what you need to configure.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring plants and purchasing settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.