How To Fix CK194 - Operation & / & has no work center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Operation & / & has no work center

What causes this issue?

In the <DS:GLOS.routing>routing</> for material &V1& in plant &V2&, the
<DS:GLOS.work_center>work center</> in <DS:GLOS.operation>operation</>
&V1& or sub-operation &V2& is missing.

System Response

The system cannot calculate the <DS:GLOS.planned_costs>planned costs</>
for the operation.

How to fix this error?

Enter a work center for operation &V1& or sub-operation &V2& in the
routing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK194 - Operation & / & has no work center ?

  The SAP error message CK194 indicates that a specific operation in a routing or production order does not have an associated work center. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing production orders, or when performing cost calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Work Center: The operation in the routing does not have a work center assigned to it.
  Incorrect Routing: The routing may not be correctly defined, or the operation may have been deleted or not properly set up.
  Inactive Work Center: The work center assigned to the operation may be inactive or not available for the specified period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the work center or routing in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing:
  
  Go to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and check the specific routing for the material in question.
  Ensure that each operation has a valid work center assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Work Center:
  
  If the operation is missing a work center, you can assign one by editing the routing.
  Make sure to save the changes after assigning the work center.
  
  
  
  Verify Work Center Status:
  
  Check the work center (transaction CR01 or CR02) to ensure it is active and properly configured.
  Ensure that the work center is valid for the plant and the relevant time period.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  If the operation was recently deleted or modified, ensure that the changes are correctly reflected in the routing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for setting up routings and work centers in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to routings and work centers.
  
  
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with routing and work center configuration, consider seeking training or guidance from a knowledgeable colleague or SAP consultant.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK194 error and ensure that your operations are correctly linked to their respective work centers.