How To Fix VL722 - Plant not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 722

• Message text: Plant not unique

What causes this issue?

The supplying plant must be the same in all delivery items because it
is valid for the entire document.
Item &V1& is currently assigned to plant &V2&, but item &V3& has plant
&V4&.

System Response

No output (printed or faxed) occurs for this document. Output
processing status shows an error.

How to fix this error?

Redistribute the delivery or shipment so that all delivery items are
assigned to the same plant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL722 - Plant not unique ?

  The SAP error message VL722 "Plant not unique" typically occurs during the processing of delivery documents, particularly when there are multiple plants associated with the same material or when the system cannot determine a unique plant for the transaction being processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating deliveries, sales orders, or during stock transfers.
  Causes:
  
  Multiple Plants for Material: The material in question is assigned to multiple plants, and the system cannot determine which one to use for the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or the plant master data.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The delivery or sales order may be missing required data, or the data may be incorrect, leading to ambiguity in plant selection.
  User Input Errors: The user may have entered data incorrectly, leading to confusion in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the plant data for the material in question. Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the relevant plants.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery or Sales Order:
  
  Check the delivery or sales order (transaction code VL03N for deliveries or VA03 for sales orders) to ensure that the plant field is filled correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Specify Plant Explicitly:
  
  If the system is unable to determine the plant automatically, try specifying the plant explicitly in the delivery or sales order.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to plant and material assignments. Ensure that the settings are correct and that there are no missing links.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate further. They can check for any underlying issues in the system configuration or data integrity.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME2M (for purchasing documents) or ME2L (for purchasing documents by vendor) to check if there are any related issues with the materials or vendors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on material management and delivery processing.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL722 error and implement a solution to resolve it.