MH305 - No reference plant found for store &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 305

• Message text: No reference plant found for store &

What causes this issue?

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

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 at client level
the missing entry for the reference store in <DS:SIMG.W_GE_0100>General
control, retail master data</>, or define a corresponding reference
store for each distribution chain in
<DS:SIMG.W_OE_EG_WL_0101>Distribution chain control</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH305 - No reference plant found for store & ?

  The SAP error message MH305 "No reference plant found for store &" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when the system is unable to find a reference plant associated with a specific store or location. This can happen during various processes, such as stock transfers, inventory postings, or when trying to create or modify master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference plant for the store has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Store/Plant Assignment: The store may not be correctly assigned to a plant in the configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or plant data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plant or store data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify that the reference plant is correctly defined for the store in question.
  Ensure that the store is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant materials and ensure that the plant/store assignments are correct.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to review the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Store and Plant Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code OX10 (Maintain Plant) to check if the plant is correctly set up and linked to the store.
  Ensure that the store is properly defined in the system and linked to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the store and plant data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM, WM) for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MH305 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.