How To Fix W_CB441 - Eligible plant list &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Eligible plant list &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB441 - Eligible plant list &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB441 Eligible plant list &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or reference a plant list (a list of eligible plants) identified by a specific ID or name (&1 is a placeholder for the actual list name or ID), but that plant list does not exist in the system. This typically happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Batch management or batch determination processes.
  Recipe or production order processing where eligible plants are defined.
  Configuration or master data inconsistencies where a plant list is expected but missing.
  
  In other words, the system expects a predefined list of plants (eligible plants) for a particular process or object, but it cannot find this list in the database.
  
  Possible Causes in Detail:
  
  The plant list was never created or maintained in the system.
  The plant list was deleted or archived.
  Incorrect or outdated configuration referencing a non-existent plant list.
  Data migration or transport issues where the plant list was not included.
  Custom code or user exit referencing a wrong or non-existing plant list.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Plant List:
  
  Verify if the plant list with the given ID/name exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes related to plant lists or batch management, such as:
  
  C223 (Define Eligible Plant List for Batch Determination)
  C223N (if available)
  
  
  Or check the relevant customizing path:
  
  Logistics ? Production ? Batch Management ? Batch Determination ? Define Eligible Plant List
  
  
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Plant List:
  
  If the plant list does not exist, create it with the required plants.
  Ensure the plant list includes all plants relevant for the process.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration or master data where the plant list is referenced.
  Update the reference to point to an existing plant list.
  If the plant list was deleted, either restore it or update the configuration to use a valid list.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom developments or user exits are involved, verify that the plant list ID passed is correct.
  Adjust the code to handle missing plant lists gracefully or to use the correct list.
  
  
  
  Transport and Data Consistency:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system copy, ensure that the plant list was included in the transport.
  Re-import or recreate the plant list in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223 – Define Eligible Plant List for Batch Determination
  COHV – Mass Processing of Production Orders (may reference plant lists)
  MSC2N – Change Batch (may be related if batch determination is involved)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to batch determination and plant lists for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Batch Determination:
  
  The eligible plant list is often used in batch determination to restrict which plants can be considered for batch selection.
  
  
  
  Master Data:
  
  Ensure that plants and plant lists are correctly maintained in master data.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error W_CB441 Eligible plant list &1 does not exist means the system cannot find the specified plant list. To resolve it, verify the existence of the plant list, create or maintain it if missing, and ensure all references to it in configuration or custom code are correct.
  
  If you provide the exact plant list ID or the context (e.g., transaction or process where the error occurs), I can help with more specific instructions.