How To Fix PMRP_TRANSFER051 - Key for product. in another plant &1 &2 does not contain production plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP_TRANSFER - Messages for PMRP_TRANSFER

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Key for product. in another plant &1 &2 does not contain production plant

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a key for the plant that should be used as production plant when
using the special procurement type "production in alternative plant"
(production in another plant).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP_TRANSFER051 - Key for product. in another plant &1 &2 does not contain production plant ?

  The SAP error message PMRP_TRANSFER051 indicates that there is an issue with the product key in relation to the production plant. Specifically, it suggests that the key for the product in another plant does not contain the necessary information for the production plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) when there is a mismatch or missing data related to the product's configuration across different plants.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The product may not be properly configured in the specified plant. This could mean that the material master data for the product does not exist in the target plant.
  Plant-Specific Data: The product might have been created in one plant but not in another, leading to inconsistencies in the data.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The product may be assigned to a different plant than intended, or the production plant may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred between systems or plants, there may have been an error in the transfer process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data for the product exists in the target plant. You can do this by navigating to the material master record and checking the plant-specific data.
  Create or Extend Material: If the product does not exist in the target plant, you may need to create a new material master record or extend the existing material to the required plant.
  Review Plant Assignment: Ensure that the product is correctly assigned to the intended production plant. Check the configuration settings in the material master.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the data related to the product and the plants.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM01 (Create Material) to manage material master data.
  MRP Configuration: Ensure that the MRP settings for the product are correctly configured in the target plant.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PMRP_TRANSFER051 error and ensure that the product is correctly configured for the production plant in question.