How To Fix V1137 - Requirement type can only be entered for items with a plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Requirement type can only be entered for items with a plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1137 - Requirement type can only be entered for items with a plant ?

  The SAP error message V1137 ("Requirement type can only be entered for items with a plant") typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or when creating a sales document in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a plant to be specified for the item in question, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Information: The item in the sales order does not have a plant assigned. In SAP, certain requirements (like requirement types) are linked to specific plants, and without this information, the system cannot process the order correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the sales document type or item category that require a plant to be specified.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering the plant information when creating the sales order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Plant Information: 
  
  Go to the sales order or document where the error occurred.
  Ensure that the plant field is filled in for the relevant item. This can usually be done in the item details section of the sales order.
  
  
  
  Check Item Category:
  
  Verify the item category being used in the sales order. Some item categories may have specific requirements regarding the plant.
  If necessary, change the item category to one that does not require a plant or adjust the configuration to allow for the current item category.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the sales document type and item category in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Ensure that the requirement type settings are appropriate for the business process and that they align with the plant assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the requirement types and their dependencies on plant information.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation to ensure that users understand the importance of entering plant information when creating sales orders.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the plant information is correctly entered and configured, you should be able to resolve the V1137 error and proceed with your sales order processing.