How To Fix STGR137 - Cannot assign; reference plant &1 has no plant available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STGR - Hold store grouping messages

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Cannot assign; reference plant &1 has no plant available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STGR137 - Cannot assign; reference plant &1 has no plant available ?

  The SAP error message STGR137, which states "Cannot assign; reference plant &1 has no plant available," typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning when trying to assign a reference plant to a material or a production order. This error indicates that the specified reference plant does not have any valid plant data available for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Data: The reference plant specified in the error message does not have any associated plant data in the system. This could be due to the plant not being created or not being properly configured.
  Inactive Plant: The plant may exist but is inactive or not set up correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the plant settings that prevent the assignment from being completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the plant data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (or SPRO for configuration) and verify that the reference plant exists and is active.
  Ensure that the plant is properly configured with all necessary data (e.g., address, control parameters).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the reference plant. Ensure that the material is set up correctly for that plant.
  If the material is not available for the reference plant, you may need to create or extend the material for that plant using MM01 or MM02.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Availability:
  
  Ensure that the plant is not marked as "inactive" or "deleted" in the system.
  Check if the plant is assigned to the correct company code and controlling area.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify plant data. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configuration steps related to the error message.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  OX10 - Define Plants
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on material management and plant configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the STGR137 error message.