How To Fix V2148 - The plant for item &1 must be redetermined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 148

• Message text: The plant for item &1 must be redetermined

What causes this issue?

Possible causes:
1. Is the plant allowed?
2. Error in the assignment of sales organization, distribution channel,
and plant.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Possible solutions:
Sales from current sales organization and distribution channel from the
copied plant are not intended.
Check the assignment (transaction OVX6).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2148 - The plant for item &1 must be redetermined ?

  The SAP error message V2148 ("The plant for item &1 must be redetermined") typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or delivery processing when the system cannot determine the appropriate plant for a specific item in the order. This can happen for various reasons, including changes in master data, configuration issues, or missing information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary plant information or may be incorrectly configured.
  Sales Document Configuration: The sales document type or item category may not be set up correctly to determine the plant.
  Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the plant in the material master.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, division) may not be correctly configured for the plant.
  Changes in Data: If there have been recent changes to the material or plant data, the system may require a re-evaluation of the plant assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., Sales Organization Data, Plant Data) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the sales document type and item category in transaction code VOV8 and VOV7, respectively.
  Ensure that the item category is set up to allow for plant determination.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the sales area is correctly configured in the system and that the plant is assigned to the sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Re-evaluate the Sales Order:
  
  If changes have been made to the material or plant data, try to re-evaluate the sales order by saving it again or using the "Redetermine" function if available.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  If there are custom developments (user exits or BAdIs) that affect plant determination, review them to ensure they are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VOV8: Configure Sales Document Types
  VOV7: Configure Item Categories
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on plant determination and sales order processing.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the plant determination logic to identify where the process is failing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.