How To Fix CP493 - No valid work center for sub-operation &1 in operation &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 493

• Message text: No valid work center for sub-operation &1 in operation &2

What causes this issue?

You want to cumulate the standard values from the sub-operations of
operation &v2&. Sub-operation &v1& does not have a valid work center

System Response

The standard values are not cumulated.

How to fix this error?

Eneter a valid work center for sub-operation &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP493 - No valid work center for sub-operation &1 in operation &2 ?

  The SAP error message CP493 ("No valid work center for sub-operation &1 in operation &2") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with routing and work centers in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid work center assigned to a specific sub-operation within a routing operation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Work Center Assignment: The sub-operation in the routing does not have a valid work center assigned to it.
  Inactive Work Center: The work center assigned to the sub-operation may be inactive or not available for the specified period.
  Incorrect Routing Configuration: The routing may not be properly configured, leading to missing or incorrect assignments.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The work center may not be defined for the specific plant where the operation is being executed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the work center or routing data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Work Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and check the specific operation and sub-operation to ensure that a valid work center is assigned.
  If no work center is assigned, you will need to assign one that is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Work Center Status:
  
  Use transaction CR01 or CR02 to check the status of the work center. Ensure that it is active and available for the required time frame.
  
  
  
  Review Routing Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the routing is correctly configured and that all operations and sub-operations have valid work centers assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Make sure that the work center is defined for the plant in which you are trying to execute the operation. You can check this in the work center master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights on routing and work center configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that both routing and work center master data are correctly maintained.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CP493 error in your SAP system.