How To Fix CR157 - Capacity is still assigned to a work center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Capacity is still assigned to a work center

What causes this issue?

You attempted to delete a pooled capacity which is still assigned to a
work center.

System Response

The system does not delete pooled capacities if they are still assigned
to a work center.

How to fix this error?

With the help of a where-used list, you can determine the work centers
to which the pooled capacity is assigned. (In the work center menu,
select the menu options <LS>Reporting -> Where-used -> Capacity</>)
If necessary, delete the assignments to the individual work centers
before you delete the pooled capacity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR157 - Capacity is still assigned to a work center ?

  The SAP error message CR157, which states "Capacity is still assigned to a work center," typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change a work center in the SAP system, but there are still capacities assigned to that work center. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to delete a work center in the capacity planning or production planning modules.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the work center you are trying to modify or delete has existing capacity data associated with it. This capacity data can include:
  
  Capacity planning data
  Scheduled orders or production orders
  Maintenance plans
  Other assignments that reference the work center
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CR157 error, you need to ensure that all capacity assignments related to the work center are removed or adjusted. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Capacity Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like CR02 (Change Work Center) or CR03 (Display Work Center) to view the work center details.
  Navigate to the "Capacity" tab to see if there are any capacity segments assigned.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Capacity Segments:
  
  If there are capacity segments, you can either delete them or adjust them as necessary. Use transaction code CM01 (Capacity Planning) to view and manage capacity.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Orders:
  
  Ensure that there are no open production orders or planned orders that reference the work center. You can check this using transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List).
  
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plans:
  
  If the work center is linked to maintenance plans, you may need to remove those links. Use transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) to check for any assignments.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion/Modification:
  
  Once all capacity assignments have been cleared, you can re-attempt to delete or modify the work center.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  CM01: Capacity Planning
  CO03: Display Production Order
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on work centers and capacity planning.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to work centers and capacity data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CR157 error and successfully manage your work center in SAP.