How To Fix MSR_MM004 - Shipping data for plant required in Advanced Returns PO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_MM - MSR: Message class for MSR orders

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Shipping data for plant required in Advanced Returns PO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_MM004 - Shipping data for plant required in Advanced Returns PO ?

  The SAP error message MSR_MM004 indicates that shipping data for a plant is required in the context of an Advanced Returns Purchase Order (PO). This error typically arises when the system expects certain shipping information to be filled in for the plant associated with the return order, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Shipping Data: The shipping data for the specified plant is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Configuration: The plant may not be properly configured in the system to handle returns.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may not have the necessary shipping information.
  Return Order Setup: The return order may not have been set up correctly, leading to missing required fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSR_MM004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the plant configuration in SAP and ensure that all necessary shipping data is maintained. This includes shipping point, loading group, and other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Maintain Shipping Data:
  
  Navigate to the material master (transaction code MM02) and check if the shipping data is filled in for the relevant plant. If not, update the shipping data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data (transaction code XK02) to ensure that the shipping information is complete and correct.
  
  
  
  Verify Return Order Details:
  
  Review the Advanced Returns PO to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Make sure that the plant is correctly specified and that all necessary shipping information is included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the required fields for Advanced Returns POs and ensure compliance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  XK02 (Change Vendor Master)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit the relevant data in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MSR_MM004 error in SAP.