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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 "blocked" or "inactive."
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as work centers, production versions, or BOMs may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plant or perform the required operations.
  
  
  Solutions to RM236 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material has been created in the material master and that it is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to view the material details.
  
  
  Review Production Version: Ensure that the production version is correctly defined and that it includes the necessary plant information.
  
  
  Validate Routing and BOM: Check that the routing and BOM for the material are correctly set up and that they reference the correct plant.
  
  
  Activate Plant: If the plant is inactive, you may need to activate it in the system. This can usually be done in the plant settings.
  
  
  Check Material Status: Review the status of the material to ensure it is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master.
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that all required master data (work centers, production versions, BOMs) is correctly maintained and linked to the material and plant.
  
  
  User Authorization: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant and perform production-related activities.
  
  
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further investigation.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), CO01 (Create Production Order), and CS03 (Display BOM) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on production planning and master data management.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RM236 error in your SAP system.