How To Fix VL326 - Plant & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Plant & is not defined

What causes this issue?

This <GL:plant>plant</> &V1& is not allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'plants'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL326 - Plant & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL326, which states "Plant & is not defined," typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction related to a plant that has not been properly defined in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of delivery documents, sales orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Not Defined: The plant you are trying to use in your transaction does not exist in the system or is not defined in the relevant configuration.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Plant Not Active: The plant may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the plant may not have been completed in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code OX10 (or use the menu path: Logistics > General > Plant > Define Plant).
  Verify that the plant in question is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Ensure that the plant code you are using is correct. Check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Status:
  
  Ensure that the plant is active and assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the same transaction (OX10) or by using transaction code OX18 to check the status of the plant.
  
  
  
  Configuration Completeness:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to the plant are completed. This includes checking the assignment of the plant to the relevant sales organization, distribution channel, and other organizational units.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the plant data. Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation. They may need to check the system settings or logs for more details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OX10 (Define Plant), OX18 (Check Plant Status), OX15 (Assign Plant to Company Code).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on plant configuration and management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VL326 error message in SAP.