How To Fix STGR179 - Selected plants are invalid for this purchas. org.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STGR - Hold store grouping messages

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Selected plants are invalid for this purchas. org.

What causes this issue?

The purchasing organization of the plant differs from the purchasing
organization of the target reference plant. Assigned plant and
reference plant must belong to the same purchasing organization.

System Response

Cannot assign selected plant to target reference plant.

How to fix this error?

Assign the plant to another reference plant that belongs to the same
purchasing organization; refresh your display to the list of all
available plants to be assigned.

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 STGR179 - Selected plants are invalid for this purchas. org. ?

  The SAP error message STGR179, which states "Selected plants are invalid for this purchasing organization," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the plants and the purchasing organization in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or other procurement-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Plant-Purchasing Organization Assignment: The plant you are trying to use is not assigned to the purchasing organization in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Plant: The plant may be inactive or not set up properly in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the plant or purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant-Purchasing Organization Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Assign Plants to Purchasing Organizations.
  Ensure that the plant in question is correctly assigned to the purchasing organization you are using.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Double-check the plant code you are entering in the transaction. Make sure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Status:
  
  Use transaction code OX10 to check the status of the plant. Ensure that the plant is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data and vendor master data to ensure that they are correctly set up for the plant and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They can help investigate further and make necessary adjustments in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  OX10: Plant maintenance.
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order.
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing organization and plant assignments.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the STGR179 error message.