How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC011 - Plant for Item &1 and its subitems donÆt match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Plant for Item &1 and its subitems donÆt match

What causes this issue?

Plant of the higher-level item and subitems don?t match.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a plant same as the subitems.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC011 - Plant for Item &1 and its subitems donÆt match ?

  The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC011 indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant specified for a particular item and its subitems in a purchasing document (like a purchase order or a purchase requisition). This error typically arises when the system expects all items and their subitems to be associated with the same plant, but they are not.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the main item and its subitems are assigned to different plants. In SAP, each item in a purchasing document must be linked to the same plant to ensure consistency in procurement processes.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry where the plant for the main item was set differently from that of its subitems.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the material master or purchasing info records that lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Details: Review the purchasing document and check the plant assignments for both the main item and its subitems. Ensure that they are all assigned to the same plant.
  Correct the Plant Assignment: If you find that the plant assignments are incorrect, you can either:
  
  Change the plant for the main item or subitems to match each other.
  If necessary, create a new purchasing document with the correct plant assignments.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data for the items involved is correctly configured, particularly the plant-specific data.
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or support team to investigate any underlying configuration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view and edit purchasing documents.
  Material Master: Use transaction code MM03 to view material master data and check plant-specific settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on purchasing processes and plant assignments.
  
  By ensuring that all items and subitems in a purchasing document are assigned to the same plant, you can resolve the RFM_MM_PUR_PC011 error and proceed with your procurement activities.