MH302 - No reference plant found for distribution center &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 302

• Message text: No reference plant found for distribution center &

What causes this issue?

No reference distribution center could be determined for the specified
plant with the plant category <LS>distribution center</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for <LS>Retail Basic Data</>, maintain the missing entry
for the reference distribution center in <LS>General control, retail
master data</>.
<DS:SIMG.W_GE_0100>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH302 - No reference plant found for distribution center & ?

  The SAP error message MH302 "No reference plant found for distribution center &" typically occurs in the context of logistics and supply chain management, particularly when dealing with distribution centers and their associated plants in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid reference plant for the specified distribution center.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference plant for the distribution center has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The distribution center may not be properly set up in the master data, or the link between the distribution center and the reference plant is missing.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or master data that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the distribution center and the reference plant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the relevant data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the reference plant for the distribution center is correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant sections for distribution centers and plants.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the distribution center is correctly set up in the master data. You can check this using transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to see if the distribution center is linked to the correct reference plant.
  If necessary, create or update the relevant entries to establish the correct relationship.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the master data or configuration that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 to view the relevant tables and check for missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the distribution center and reference plant data.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up distribution centers and reference plants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, MM01, MM02, SE16, and others that may help in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or solutions based on the version of SAP you are using.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MH302 error in your SAP system.