How To Fix MW078 - Plant & defined as &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Plant & defined as &

What causes this issue?

The plant is not created as a plant.

How to fix this error?

You need to check the maintenance data of the plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW078 - Plant & defined as & ?

  The SAP error message MW078 typically indicates that a plant is not defined for a specific material. This error occurs when you try to perform an operation (like creating a purchase order, sales order, or inventory management transaction) for a material that is not assigned to the specified plant in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Extended to Plant: The material has not been extended to the specified plant in the material master.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code used in the transaction might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on which plants they can be assigned to.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the material from being recognized in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.).
  Ensure that the plant is included in the material master data for the material.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Code:
  
  Verify that the plant code you are using in your transaction is correct.
  You can check the list of plants in your system using transaction code OX10 (Define Plants).
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Check if the material type allows for the assignment to the specified plant.
  You can review the material type settings in transaction code OMS2.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the material master data to identify any issues.
  You can use transaction code MM03 to display the material and check for any missing data.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate any underlying configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OX10: Define Plants
  OMS2: Change Material Type
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and plant configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW078 error and ensure that the material is properly defined for the specified plant.