How To Fix RM236 - (Production) plant cannot be determined

RM236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 236

• Message text: (Production) plant cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

You made an entry for the planning plant (WE) and left the field for
the (production) plant open.

System Response

In cross-plant planning, the system tries to determine the production
plant from the material master record. This was not successful here.

How to fix this error?

Enter the production plant directly.
If necessary, contact your system administration to maintain the
material master data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM236 - (Production) plant cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message RM236 ("Production plant cannot be determined") typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution when the system is unable to identify a valid plant for a production order or related transaction. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of RM236 Error
  
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The material or product may not have a plant assigned in the material master data. This can happen if the material is not created or maintained correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the production process may not be set up correctly. This includes settings in the production version, routing, or bill of materials (BOM).
  
  
  Plant Not Active: The plant in question may not be active or may have been deactivated in the system.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being used in production, such as being marked as