How To Fix V1101 - Purchase requisitions can only be created for items assigned to a plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Purchase requisitions can only be created for items assigned to a plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1101 - Purchase requisitions can only be created for items assigned to a plant ?

  The SAP error message V1101 indicates that a purchase requisition cannot be created for items that are not assigned to a specific plant. This error typically arises when you attempt to create a purchase requisition for a material that has not been properly configured in the system to be associated with a plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Assigned to Plant: The material you are trying to create a purchase requisition for is not assigned to any plant in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow for purchase requisitions.
  Missing Plant Data: The plant data for the material may be incomplete or missing in the material master.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the material from being linked to a plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V1101 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material is assigned to the relevant plant in the "Plant Data" view.
  If the material is not assigned to any plant, you will need to create or update the material master record.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Plant:
  
  If the material is not assigned to a plant, you can use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to assign the material to the appropriate plant.
  Ensure that you fill in all necessary fields, including the plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for the creation of purchase requisitions. You can check this in the configuration settings or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the material types and purchasing settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the purchase requisition again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Plant Data) are properly maintained.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1101 error and successfully create purchase requisitions for the required materials.