How To Fix CR413 - Work center & plant & is still being used in a group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 413

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR413 - Work center & plant & is still being used in a group ?

  The SAP error message CR413 indicates that a work center is still being used in a group, which prevents certain operations, such as deletion or modification of the work center. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, where work centers are linked to various production resources and activities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a work center that is still associated with one or more groups, such as:
  
  Routing: The work center is part of a routing for a production order.
  Production Orders: There are active or historical production orders that reference the work center.
  Capacity Planning: The work center is included in capacity planning or scheduling groups.
  Costing: The work center may be linked to cost centers or other financial structures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CR413 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like CR02 (Change Work Center) or CR03 (Display Work Center) to check where the work center is being used.
  Check for any active production orders, routings, or other objects that reference the work center.
  
  
  
  Remove Associations:
  
  If the work center is linked to routings, you may need to delete or change the routing that references it.
  For production orders, you may need to complete or delete the orders that are using the work center.
  Check for any capacity planning or scheduling groups that include the work center and remove it from those groups.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use CO02 to change or delete production orders.
  Use CA02 to change routings and remove the work center from them.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Objects:
  
  Ensure that the work center is not being used in any other related objects, such as maintenance plans, cost centers, or other planning groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and usage of work centers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to delete or modify the work center again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CR01 (Create Work Center), CR02 (Change Work Center), CR03 (Display Work Center), CA01 (Create Routing), and CO01 (Create Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the CR413 error.
  User Roles: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to work centers and related objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CR413 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.