How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP291 - Material &1 is not assigned to plant &2 for formula item &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Material &1 is not assigned to plant &2 for formula item &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP291 - Material &1 is not assigned to plant &2 for formula item &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP291 indicates that a specific material is not assigned to a particular plant for a formula item. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Recipe Management modules, where materials and their assignments to plants are crucial for production and planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Assigned: The material specified in the error message is not assigned to the plant indicated. This can happen if the material has not been created or maintained for that specific plant.
  Incorrect Plant or Material: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the plant or material number.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the material-plant combination may not have been set up in the system.
  Inactive Material: The material might be inactive or not available for the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the plant assignment. Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Material Master:
  
  If the material is not assigned to the plant, you can create or update the material master data using transaction code MM01 (to create) or MM02 (to change).
  Ensure that you select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data) and enter the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Verify Formula Item:
  
  Check the formula item in the recipe or formula management area to ensure that it references the correct material and plant.
  If necessary, update the formula to point to the correct material or plant.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Materials:
  
  Ensure that the material is active and available for use in the specified plant. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your organization's master data management team to ensure that the material is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  C223: Change Recipe
  C201: Create Recipe
  
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that your organization has a process for maintaining master data to prevent such issues in the future.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for more detailed procedures on managing materials and plants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the plant for the specified formula item.