How To Fix PK718 - Production supply area &1 does not exist in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Production supply area &1 does not exist in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK718 - Production supply area &1 does not exist in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message PK718 indicates that the production supply area (PSA) specified does not exist in the specified plant. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and inventory management when trying to perform operations related to production supply areas.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent PSA: The production supply area you are trying to reference has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Plant: The PSA may exist, but it is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the PSA or plant code being used in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to recognize the PSA for the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check PSA Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings to check if the PSA exists for the specified plant.
  You can also use transaction code MM03 to view material master data and check if the PSA is listed under the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Create PSA:
  
  If the PSA does not exist, you can create it using transaction code OMZP or through the configuration path in SPRO.
  Ensure that you assign the PSA to the correct plant during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  If the PSA exists but is not assigned to the specified plant, you will need to assign it correctly.
  This can be done in the configuration settings where you define the relationship between PSAs and plants.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the input values for both the PSA and plant codes to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to production supply areas for additional guidance on setup and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  MM03: Display Material
  OMZP: Maintain Production Supply Area
  
  
  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 view and create PSAs in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK718 error and ensure that the production supply area is correctly set up in the specified plant.