How To Fix MPD273 - Plant &1 is not associated with the work centre &2; check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPD - Message Class for A&D MPD

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Plant &1 is not associated with the work centre &2; check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD273 - Plant &1 is not associated with the work centre &2; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message MPD273 indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant and the work center in the system. Specifically, it means that the plant you are trying to use is not associated with the specified work center. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during production planning, order creation, or when trying to assign resources.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant or Work Center Assignment: The plant you are trying to use is not linked to the work center in the configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the plant or work center code entered.
  Work Center Configuration: The work center may not be properly configured to include the plant in question.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the plant or the work center may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the work center configuration in SAP (Transaction code: CR01 or CR02).
  Verify that the work center is correctly assigned to the plant you are using.
  If the work center is not assigned to the plant, you can add the plant to the work center.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Work Center Codes:
  
  Double-check the plant and work center codes you are entering to ensure they are correct.
  Ensure that you are using the correct combination of plant and work center.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both the plant and the work center to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Ensure that the work center is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support or Documentation:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data for both the plant and work center is maintained correctly in the system.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify work center and plant data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPD273 error and ensure that the plant is correctly associated with the work center in your SAP system.