How To Fix OB013 - Masked plant entries exist; check plant entry &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Masked plant entries exist; check plant entry &

What causes this issue?

There is already a masked plant entry in the table, this leads to
problems in plant determination.

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?

Use masked or non-masked plant entries, but not both together.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB013 - Masked plant entries exist; check plant entry & ?

  The SAP error message OB013, which states "Masked plant entries exist; check plant entry &," typically occurs in the context of configuration or data entry related to plants in the SAP system. This error indicates that there are entries in the system that are masked or hidden, which can lead to inconsistencies or issues when trying to process transactions or configurations related to plants.
  Cause:
  
  Masked Entries: The error suggests that there are plant entries that are not visible or accessible due to masking. This can happen if certain plants are set to be inactive or if there are restrictions on visibility based on user roles or authorizations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the plant settings in the system, such as incorrect settings in the configuration tables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to plants, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for plants. Ensure that all necessary plants are correctly configured and active.
  Verify that the plant entries are not masked due to any configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: 
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to view and access the plant entries. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., T001W for plant data) for any inconsistencies or missing entries.
  If inconsistencies are found, they may need to be corrected manually or through a data correction program.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE16 (Data Browser), SU53 (Authorization Check), and SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error OB013 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly set up to avoid access issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OB013 error and implement a solution to resolve it.