How To Fix PROD_SUBSTN002 - Plant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PROD_SUBSTN - Messages for Product Substitution

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Plant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PROD_SUBSTN002 - Plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PROD_SUBSTN002 typically indicates that the specified plant does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during production planning, material management, or when trying to create or modify production orders.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Plant Not Defined: The plant may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the plant from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Check the plant code you are using for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the plant code is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (or SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Logistics - General -> Define, copy, delete, check plant) to verify if the plant is defined.
  If the plant is not defined, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the plant is defined but still not recognized, review the configuration settings related to the plant in the relevant modules (e.g., MM, PP).
  Ensure that the plant is properly assigned to the relevant company code and other organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error message and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OX10 (Define Plant), OX18 (Assign Plant to Company Code), OX19 (Assign Plant to Storage Location).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to include access to the required plants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PROD_SUBSTN002 error message in SAP.