How To Fix MR053 - No plants exist for plant group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No plants exist for plant group &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a plant group to which plants have not yet been
assigned.

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?

Choose a plant group to which plants have been assigned, or maintain
the missing plants for the corresponding <DS:GLOS.base_plant_group>base
plant group</>.
Plants may be assigned only for base plant groups. Only lower-level
plant groups or base plant groups may be assigned to
<DS:GLOS.plant_group>plant groups</> in a plant group hierarchy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR053 - No plants exist for plant group & ?

  The SAP error message MR053 "No plants exist for plant group &" typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing or inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find any plants associated with the specified plant group.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Group: The plant group specified in the transaction does not exist or is incorrectly entered.
  No Plants Assigned: The plant group exists, but no plants have been assigned to it in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the plants associated with the plant group.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining plant groups and ensure that the plant group in question is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Assign Plants to Plant Group:
  
  If the plant group exists but has no plants assigned, you need to assign the relevant plants to the plant group.
  This can typically be done in the same configuration area where plant groups are defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the plant group in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that it is correctly entered without any typos.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate any underlying data issues or system configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  MM01/MM02: For material master data maintenance.
  ME51N: For creating purchase requisitions, where this error might occur.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on plant groups and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MR053 error and ensure that the plant group is correctly configured with the necessary plants.