How To Fix MW106 - Customer & not created as plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Customer & not created as plant

What causes this issue?

You can only use customers in the allocation table for which plant
master data exists.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

Choose a different customer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW106 - Customer & not created as plant ?

  The SAP error message MW106 ("Customer & not created as plant") typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or process a customer that is not set up as a plant in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of materials management or sales and distribution processes where a customer is expected to be linked to a specific plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The customer master data does not have a plant assigned to it. In SAP, customers need to be associated with specific plants to facilitate transactions related to inventory, sales, and distribution.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the customer as a valid plant.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the customer number or plant code being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code XD03 for display or XD01 for creation).
  Verify that the customer is correctly set up and that the relevant plant is assigned in the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Customer:
  
  If the plant is not assigned, you will need to create or update the customer master data to include the relevant plant. This can be done in the sales area data section of the customer master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the customer and plant relationship is correctly defined. This may involve reviewing the settings in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution or Materials Management.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the customer number and plant code being used in the transaction are correct and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on customer and plant setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD01: Create Customer (General Data)
  XD02: Change Customer
  XD03: Display Customer
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify customer master data.
  
  
  Integration with Other Modules: Understand how this error might affect other modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM) and ensure that all related configurations are in sync.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW106 error and ensure that the customer is properly set up in relation to the plant in your SAP system.