How To Fix CY348 - The work center & in plant & is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 348

• Message text: The work center & in plant & is locked

What causes this issue?

You are trying to dispatch the capacity requiements to the work center
&V1& in plant &V2&. However this work center has the status "locked".
You cannot dispatch capacity requirements to a locked work center.

How to fix this error?

You should select another work center for dispatching.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY348 - The work center & in plant & is locked ?

  The SAP error message CY348 indicates that a work center in a specific plant is locked, which prevents any operations or changes from being made to that work center. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution is essential for resolving the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Work Center Locking: The work center may be locked due to ongoing maintenance activities, such as configuration changes or data updates.
  User Lock: A user may have locked the work center for exclusive access, preventing others from making changes.
  System Lock: The system may have automatically locked the work center due to a transaction that is currently being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the work center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks on the work center. You can search for locks by entering the relevant user ID or object type.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Review Work Center Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center) to check if the work center is indeed locked for maintenance.
  If it is locked for maintenance, you may need to wait until the maintenance is completed or contact the responsible team.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user trying to access the work center has the appropriate authorizations. Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  CR01/CR02: Create/Change Work Center.
  CR03: Display Work Center.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on work center management and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to work center locking.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CY348 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.