How To Fix XC108 - &1: Plant &2 is an external plant

XC108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 108

• Message text: &1: Plant &2 is an external plant

What causes this issue?

The specified plant &V2& does not exist in this system.

System Response

You can still transfer customer orders and carry out the ATP check if
the prerequisites in SAP APO have been met.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the data required (for example, material master) is
transferred from another system to SAP APO.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC108 - &1: Plant &2 is an external plant ?

  The SAP error message XC108 indicates that the plant specified in the transaction is recognized as an "external plant." This typically means that the plant is not part of the internal organizational structure of the company code or is not configured correctly in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Plant Configuration: The plant may be set up as an external entity in the system, which means it is not intended for internal transactions.
  Master Data Issues: The plant master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in how the plant is recognized by the system.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be applicable to external plants, or the settings for the transaction may not allow for external plants to be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the plant master data (transaction code OX10 or OX18) and verify the settings for the plant in question. Ensure that it is configured correctly for