How To Fix CN481 - Work center & & not allowed (check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Work center & & not allowed (check)

What causes this issue?

Work center &V1& in plant &V2& is not permitted for standard networks
and networks.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check that you have entered the correct work center. Make any necessary
changes.
Change the usage on the basic data screen in the work center if you
want to use this work center in networks and standard networks.
<DS:TRAN.CR02>Change task list usage</>

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN481 - Work center & & not allowed (check) ?

  The SAP error message CN481 indicates that a work center is not allowed for a specific operation or task in the context of a production order or project. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the work center defined in the routing or task list and the work center assigned to the operation in the production order or project.
  Cause:
  
  Work Center Configuration: The work center may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Routing Issues: The routing for the production order may reference a work center that is not valid for the current operation.
  Plant Assignment: The work center may not be assigned to the correct plant or may not be valid for the specific production order.
  Capacity Planning: The work center may be set up in a way that does not allow it to be used for certain operations due to capacity constraints or other settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the work center configuration in SAP (Transaction code CR01 or CR02) and verify that the work center exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the work center is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Review Routing:
  
  Check the routing for the production order (Transaction code CA03) to ensure that the correct work center is assigned to the operation.
  If necessary, update the routing to reference a valid work center.
  
  
  
  Validate Production Order:
  
  Review the production order (Transaction code CO03) to ensure that it is correctly referencing the work center.
  If the work center is incorrect, you may need to change it in the production order.
  
  
  
  Capacity Planning Settings:
  
  Check the capacity planning settings for the work center to ensure that it is allowed to be used for the specific operation.
  Make sure that the work center is not set to "not available" or has any restrictions that would prevent its use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01/CR02: Create/Change Work Center
  CA03: Display Routing
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify work centers and production orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CN481 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.