How To Fix CY817 - Work center not unambiguous

CY817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Work center not unambiguous

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY817 - Work center not unambiguous ?

  The SAP error message CY817: Work center not unambiguous typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when the system cannot determine a specific work center for a given operation or task. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Multiple Work Centers: There may be multiple work centers defined for the same operation or resource, leading to ambiguity.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the routing or production order may not be set up correctly, causing the system to be unable to identify a single work center.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The work center may not be properly defined in the system, or there may be missing data in the master records.
  Plant or Location Issues: The work center may not be assigned to the correct plant or location, leading to confusion in the system.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a routing