/DSD/HH172 - Plant is obligatory for material &1 with batch management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/HH -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Plant is obligatory for material &1 with batch management

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/HH172 - Plant is obligatory for material &1 with batch management ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/HH172 Plant is obligatory for material &1 with batch management typically occurs in the context of the SAP DSD (Direct Store Delivery) module when you are trying to process a material that is batch-managed but does not have a plant assigned to it. This can happen during various transactions, such as creating a delivery, posting goods movements, or processing sales orders.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Requirement: The material in question is set up for batch management, which means that it requires a plant to be specified for inventory management and tracking purposes.
  Missing Plant Assignment: The material master record for the specific material does not have a plant assigned, or the plant is not maintained in the relevant views (like the MRP or Storage Location views).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a plant to be specified for batch-managed materials.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the relevant views (especially the MRP and Plant Data/Storage views) to ensure that a plant is assigned to the material.
  If the plant is missing, you can add it using transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Assign Plant:
  
  If the material is batch-managed, ensure that you assign at least one plant to the material in the appropriate views.
  Make sure to maintain the batch management settings in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the batch management settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the configuration in the material type and ensuring that batch management is enabled for the material type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to batch management and plant assignment in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics > Material Management > Inventory Management and Physical Inventory > Batch Management.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the tracking of materials in batches, which is essential for industries that require strict quality control and traceability.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it is crucial to ensure that all necessary data is maintained correctly.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview (to check stock levels by plant and batch)
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the DSD module for further assistance.