How To Fix C/024 - External work center key &1 could not be determined

C/024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C/ -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: External work center key &1 could not be determined

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C/024 - Details

• The SAP error message C/024 indicates that the system is unable to determine the external work center key for a specific operation or task. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or when dealing with work centers in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external work center may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or settings.
  Incorrect Work Center Assignment: The work center assigned to the operation may not exist or may not be correctly linked to the external work center.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to work centers, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the work center data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center) and verify that