How To Fix DIWP1272 - Mandatory fields for work center (VAPLZ and VAWRK) not maintained

DIWP1272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIWP1 - Revision Planning

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Mandatory fields for work center (VAPLZ and VAWRK) not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIWP1272 - Mandatory fields for work center (VAPLZ and VAWRK) not maintained ?

  The SAP error message DIWP1272 indicates that mandatory fields for a work center are not maintained. Specifically, the fields VAPLZ (Work Center Location) and VAWRK (Work Center) are required but have not been filled in. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a work center in the SAP system, and the necessary information is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The fields VAPLZ and VAWRK are mandatory for the work center configuration, and if they are not filled in, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The work center may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing mandatory fields.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information while creating or updating the work center.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the work center configuration in SAP (Transaction code: CR01 for creating or CR02 for changing).
  Ensure that the fields VAPLZ (Work Center Location) and VAWRK (Work