How To Fix CMO002 - Operation &3: Work center &1 plant &2 is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMO - Messages for PM/SM Orders

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Operation &3: Work center &1 plant &2 is flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

In operation &V3& you have entered work station &V1&, plant &V2&, but
this this work station is indicated for deletion.

System Response

Operation &V3& is not transferred.

How to fix this error?

Check the deletion indicator of the work center or use another work
center in the task list operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMO002 - Operation &3: Work center &1 plant &2 is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message CMO002 indicates that a work center in the specified plant has been flagged for deletion. This typically means that the work center is no longer active or is in the process of being removed from the system, which can lead to issues when trying to perform operations that require that work center.
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The work center has been marked for deletion in the system. This can happen if the work center is no longer needed or if it is being replaced by another work center.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as references to a work center that is not active.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or organizational structure may have led to the work center being flagged for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Center Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR02 (Change Work Center) and enter the work center ID to check its status.
  If it is flagged for deletion, you can either remove the deletion flag or create a new work center if the old one is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the work center is still needed, you can remove the deletion flag by changing the work center status in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the work center.
  
  
  
  Create a New Work Center:
  
  If the work center is indeed obsolete, consider creating a new work center and updating any relevant master data or production orders to reference the new work center.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any production orders, routing, or other dependencies that may be linked to the flagged work center. Update them accordingly to avoid further issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your version of SAP and your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CR01 (Create Work Center)
  CR02 (Change Work Center)
  CR03 (Display Work Center)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to work centers in your SAP environment.
  Impact Analysis: Before making changes, consider the impact on production planning, scheduling, and other related processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMO002 error and ensure that your work centers are correctly configured in SAP.