How To Fix CR117 - Work center & in plant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Work center & in plant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR117 - Work center & in plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CR117 indicates that a specified work center does not exist in the given plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning, routing, or when trying to assign resources to a work center in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Work Center: The work center you are trying to reference has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The work center may exist, but it is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the work center or plant code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the work center in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Work Center: Check if the work center exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the work center transaction (e.g., CR01, CR02) and entering the work center code to see if it is available.
  Check Plant Assignment: Ensure that the work center is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this by reviewing the work center details in the relevant transaction.
  Correct Data Entry: Double-check the work center and plant codes for any typographical errors. Ensure that you are using the correct codes.
  Create Work Center: If the work center does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction CR01. Ensure that you fill in all required fields and assign it to the correct plant.
  Authorization Check: If you suspect authorization issues, consult with your SAP security team to ensure you have the necessary permissions to access the work center.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  CRHD: Work Center Header
  CRCA: Work Center Capacity
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to work centers and error CR117.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on work centers and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CR117 error and ensure that the work center is correctly set up in the specified plant.