How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR218 - Assign a plant that belongs to company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Assign a plant that belongs to company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR218 - Assign a plant that belongs to company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR218 Assign a plant that belongs to company code &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the assignment of a plant to a company code. This error indicates that the plant you are trying to assign does not belong to the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plant you are trying to use is not assigned to the company code you are working with. Each plant in SAP is linked to a specific company code, and if there is a mismatch, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the plant is not properly set up in relation to the company code.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a simple data entry error where the wrong plant or company code is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (or SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Logistics - General -> Define, copy, delete, check plant).
  Verify that the plant you are trying to use is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Company Code:
  
  If the plant is not assigned to the company code, you will need to assign it. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  Ensure that the plant is correctly linked to the desired company code.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the plant and ensure that it is correctly configured. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to see if the plant is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, OX10, MM03, and MM02 (for changing material data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to plant and company code assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/SFIR218 and ensure that the plant is correctly assigned to the appropriate company code.