How To Fix CE404 - Machine type & is still used in work centers

CE404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Machine type & is still used in work centers

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete the machine type &V1&. However, the machine
type &V1& is still used in one or more work centers. Therefore, you
cannot delete it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE404 - Machine type & is still used in work centers ?

  The SAP error message CE404 indicates that a machine type is still being used in work centers, which prevents certain operations from being performed, such as deleting or modifying the machine type. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or change a machine type that is still assigned to one or more work centers in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The machine type is currently assigned to one or more work centers in the system.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no orphaned records are left in the system, which is why it prevents the deletion of the machine type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CE404 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Work Centers:
  
  Use transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center) to check which work centers are using the machine type in question.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code CS03 (Display Material) to see if the