How To Fix CK282 - Work center & / & has no cost center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Work center & / & has no cost center

What causes this issue?

No cost center has been assigned to work center &V1& / &V2&.

How to fix this error?

If you have authorization, assign an appropriate cost center to this
work center.
<DS:TRAN.CR02>Change work center</>
INCLUDE 'NA_CKSYSAD_AN' OBJECT TEXT ID ST

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK282 - Work center & / & has no cost center ?

  The SAP error message CK282 indicates that a work center does not have an associated cost center. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with cost accounting and production planning. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Center Assignment: The work center in question has not been assigned a cost center in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The work center may be incorrectly configured or not set up properly in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the cost center assignment may not have been transferred correctly.
  Work Center Deactivation: The work center might be inactive or not properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Cost Center:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center).
  Enter the work center ID and check the details.
  In the "Cost Center" field, ensure that a valid cost center is assigned. If not, assign the appropriate cost center.
  
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the work center is configured correctly with all necessary details, including the cost center.
  Verify that the work center is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Center Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center) to check if the cost center exists and is active.
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including cost center assignments, was correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization’s setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  CK11N: Create/Change Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Execute Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to work centers and cost centers.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to work centers and cost centers.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK282 error and ensure that your work centers are properly linked to cost centers in SAP.