How To Fix MN811 - No plant passed on

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 811

• Message text: No plant passed on

What causes this issue?

The external data record does not contain a plant.
However, the "Plant" field (MCKONAB-WERKS) is a mandatory-entry field.

System Response

The external data record cannot be adopted.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the external data file.
If the error did not occur in a check run and you have written to the
"actual" data (version '000'), you should cancel the update of the
external supplier business volume data to ensure that the data remains
consistent.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN811 - No plant passed on ?

  The SAP error message MN811: No plant passed on typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when a transaction is being processed that requires a plant code, but none has been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory counts, or when creating purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Information: The most common cause is that the plant field is not filled in the transaction you are trying to execute. This could be due to user error or a configuration issue.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the plant for the material or transaction type being processed.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the plant field or entered an invalid plant code.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the plant field is filled in correctly in the transaction you are trying to execute. If you are using a custom transaction or program, verify that the plant is being passed correctly.
  Verify Plant Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the plant is correctly defined and active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up for the plant in question. You can check this by using transaction MM03 to view the material master and confirm that the plant is assigned.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant and perform the transaction.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes where this error might occur include MIGO (Goods Movement), MI01 (Physical Inventory Document), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering the plant information correctly in transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MN811 error in SAP.