How To Fix CMO003 - Operation &3 &4: 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: 003

• Message text: Operation &3 &4: Work center &1 plant &2 is flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

In suboperation &V4& of operation &V3&, you entered work center &V1&,
plant &V2&, but this is indicated for deletion.

System Response

Operation &V3& &V4& is not copied.

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 CMO003 - Operation &3 &4: Work center &1 plant &2 is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message CMO003 indicates that a work center in a specific 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 This typically means that the work center is no longer active or is in the process of being removed from the system, which can lead to issues when trying to perform operations that require that work center.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, which prevents any operations from being performed using that work center.
  Data Integrity Issues: The work center may still be referenced in various transactions or master data, leading to conflicts.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or settings of the work center may have led to it being flagged for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Center Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR02 (Change Work Center) and enter the work center and plant details.
  Check if the "Deletion Flag" is set. If it is, you can remove the flag if the work center is still needed.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the work center is still in use, you can remove the deletion flag by unchecking the relevant option in the work center settings.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no open orders or operations that reference the flagged work center. If there are, you may need to reassign them to a different work center.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the work center was flagged for deletion. This can help in making an informed decision about whether to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of removing the deletion flag or if the work center is critical to operations, consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  
  
  Work Center Usage: Work centers are used in production planning and control, and they define where operations are performed.
  Impact of Deletion: Flagging a work center for deletion can impact production orders, capacity planning, and scheduling, so it’s important to handle this carefully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMO003 error and ensure that your work center is properly configured for use in your SAP environment.