How To Fix CR002 - Work center & in plant & is still being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Work center & in plant & is still being used

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to delete a work center or mark a work center for
deletion. However, this work center is still being used in a task list
or a work order.

How to fix this error?

You have the following two choices:
You can delete the work center, once it is no longer being used or
replace this work center with another. You can then delete the replaced
work center.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR002 - Work center & in plant & is still being used ?

  The SAP error message CR002 indicates that a work center is still being used in the system, which prevents certain operations, such as deletion or modification of the work center. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or change a work center that is linked to existing production orders, routing, or other master data.
  Cause:
  
  Active Production Orders: The work center is assigned to one or more active production orders.
  Routing: The work center is part of a routing that is currently in use.
  Capacity Planning: The work center may be involved in capacity planning or scheduling activities.
  Other Dependencies: There may be other dependencies or references in the system that are preventing the work center from being modified or deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CR002 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Production Orders:
  
  Use transaction code CO03 to check if there are any active production orders that reference the work center.
  If there are active orders, you may need to complete or delete them before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Review Routing:
  
  Use transaction code CA03 to check if the work center is part of any routing.
  If it is, you may need to adjust the routing or create a new routing without the work center.
  
  
  
  Capacity Planning:
  
  Check if the work center is involved in any capacity planning activities. Use transaction code CM01 or CM21 to review capacity planning.
  If it is being used, you may need to adjust the planning or remove the work center from the planning.
  
  
  
  Check Other Dependencies:
  
  Review other areas where the work center might be referenced, such as maintenance plans, production versions, or other master data.
  Use transaction codes like IP03 (for maintenance plans) or C223 (for production versions) to check for dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting or modifying the work center, consult with your production planning or operations team to ensure that it is safe to proceed.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code CR02:
  
  If you need to make changes to the work center, ensure that all dependencies are resolved first, and then use transaction code CR02 to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CO03: Display Production Order
  CA03: Display Routing
  CM01: Capacity Planning
  CM21: Capacity Leveling
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  C223: Display Production Version
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on work centers, production orders, and routing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CR002 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CR002 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.