How To Fix CR074 - Work center from HR already exists as & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Work center from HR already exists as & in plant &

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to create a work center by referencing a work center
maintained in the Personnel Planning and Development System. However,
you have already referenced this work center.

How to fix this error?

Refer to a work center in the Personnel Planning and Development System
that has already been referenced or
Create a work center without referencing a work center in the Personnel
Planning and Development System.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR074 - Work center from HR already exists as & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CR074 indicates that there is a conflict with the work center you are trying to create or modify. Specifically, it means that a work center with the same name already exists in the specified plant, and it is associated with HR (Human Resources) data.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Work Center: The work center you are trying to create already exists in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the work center name or plant code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were created during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Work Centers: 
  
  Use transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center) to check if the work center already exists in the specified plant.
  You can also use transaction code CR03 (Display Work Center) to view the details of the existing work center.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Work Center:
  
  If the existing work center is not needed, you can delete it using CR02.
  If you need to keep the existing work center, consider modifying it instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name: If you need to create a new work center, consider using a different name that does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  Consult with HR: If the work center is linked to HR data, consult with your HR department to ensure that the work center is not actively being used in HR processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  
  
  Work Center Types: Understand the different types of work centers (e.g., machine, labor) and their implications in production planning and HR.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on work center management and error handling.
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create, modify, or delete work centers in SAP.
  Maintain proper documentation and change logs when making modifications to work centers to avoid confusion in the future.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.