How To Fix PORD_MESSAGES012 - No Plant Data exists for the selection criteria.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PORD_MESSAGES - Message class for PORD services

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No Plant Data exists for the selection criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PORD_MESSAGES012 - No Plant Data exists for the selection criteria. ?

  The SAP error message PORD_MESSAGES012 ("No Plant Data exists for the selection criteria") typically occurs in the context of procurement or material management processes when the system cannot find any plant data that matches the specified selection criteria. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating or changing purchase orders, material master records, or during planning activities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Plant Data: The most common cause is that the material does not have any plant-specific data maintained in the system for the selected plant.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing records. This could be due to incorrect plant codes, material numbers, or other parameters.
  Material Not Extended to Plant: The material may not be extended to the specific plant in question. This means that the material master data has not been created for that plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incomplete records in the material master or related tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check if the material exists for the specified plant.
  If the material does not exist for the plant, you may need to extend the material to the plant using Transaction Code: MM01 or MM02.
  
  
  
  Verify Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using in the transaction. Ensure that the plant code, material number, and other parameters are correct.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Plant Data:
  
  If the material is not extended to the plant, you can create or update the plant-specific data. This includes setting up purchasing, storage, and other relevant views in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly configured in the system and that it is active. You can check this in the configuration settings (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Plant Data) are maintained for the material.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.