How To Fix V1236 - Item &: Plant cannot be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Item &: Plant cannot be copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1236 - Item &: Plant cannot be copied ?

  The SAP error message V1236 ("Item &: Plant cannot be copied") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to copy data from one document to another, such as from a sales order to a delivery or from a quotation to a sales order. This error indicates that there is an issue with the plant data associated with the item in question.
  Causes:
  
  Plant Not Defined: The plant specified in the item does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Plant Not Assigned to Material: The material associated with the item is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Plant Not Active: The plant may be inactive or not set up correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or plant settings that prevent the copying of data.
  Sales Organization Issues: The plant may not be assigned to the sales organization relevant to the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Plant Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (or SPRO for configuration) and verify that the plant is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data and ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Status:
  
  Ensure that the plant is not marked as inactive. You can check this in the plant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Organization Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the plant is assigned to the relevant sales organization. This can be checked in the material master under the sales view.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) to ensure that all necessary settings for the plant and material are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  OX10: Define, copy, delete, check plant
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant and perform the required operations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.