How To Fix CPCL213 - Operation is invalid

CPCL213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL - Service Layer for Plans, Sequences, Operations, and Subober.

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Operation is invalid

What causes this issue?

You want to create an object (for examlple, PRT) on a key date.
However, the operation that you want to assign to the object is invalid
on this key date.

System Response

The object cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Select a key date on which the operation is valid.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CPCL213 - Details

• The SAP error message CPCL213 ("Operation is invalid") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or other related functionalities. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the context in which it appears is crucial for troubleshooting.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Invalid Operation: The operation you are trying to perform is not allowed in the current context. This could be due to restrictions on the type of transaction or the status of the object you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area, cost center, or internal order settings that prevent the operation from being executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to the operation being deemed invalid.
  System Status: The object (e.g., cost center