How To Fix PR217 - Enter a plant or select one from the list

PR217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Enter a plant or select one from the list

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PR217 - Details

• The SAP error message PR217 ("Enter a plant or select one from the list") typically occurs when a user is trying to create or modify a purchase requisition, and the system requires a plant to be specified, but none has been provided. This error is common in the context of materials management and procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Information: The user did not enter a plant in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow for plant selection.
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select plants.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked the plant field or entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Plant: Ensure that you enter a valid plant code in the designated field. The plant code is usually a 4-character alphanumeric identifier.
  Select from List: If you are unsure of the plant code, you can click on the search icon