How To Fix CR088 - Work center & plant & is still used in a hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 088

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR088 - Work center & plant & is still used in a hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message CR088 indicates that a work center is still being used in a hierarchy, 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 still referenced in various configurations, such as routing, production orders, or other master data.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Usage: The work center is part of a hierarchy (e.g., it may be a subordinate work center in a work center group).
  Active Assignments: The work center is still assigned to production orders, routings, or other planning objects.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the system that require the work center to remain active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CR088 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy:
  
  Use transaction code CR03 to display the work center and check if it is part of any hierarchy.
  If it is part of a hierarchy, you may need to remove it from the hierarchy before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code CA03 to check if the work center is assigned to any routing.
  Use transaction code CO03 to check if there are any active production orders that reference the work center.
  If there are active assignments, you will need to either delete or change those assignments before you can modify or delete the work center.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the work center is used in any other configurations (like maintenance plans, capacity planning, etc.), you will need to address those dependencies.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use CR01 to create a new work center if you need to replace the existing one.
  Use CR02 to modify the work center if you need to make changes without deleting it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  CA03: Display Routing
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  System Configuration: Ensure that your system configuration allows for the changes you are trying to make, and that you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CR088 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.