How To Fix COCF202 - Work center not unique (Use input help)

COCF202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCF - Order/Confirmation Functions

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Work center not unique (Use input help)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCF202 - Work center not unique (Use input help) ?

  The SAP error message COCF202, which states "Work center not unique (Use input help)," typically occurs in the context of production planning or controlling when a user attempts to enter a work center in a transaction or report, and the system finds multiple entries that match the input criteria. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as Production Planning (PP) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Work Centers: There are multiple work centers in the system that match the input criteria, leading to ambiguity.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incomplete or incorrect work center code, which does not uniquely identify a single work center.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data in the work center master records, such as duplicates or incorrect configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Input Help: The error message suggests using the input help (F4 help) to select the correct work center. This will display a list of available work