How To Fix IH133 - Enter responsible work center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Enter responsible work center

What causes this issue?

You have maintained the selection option 'Plant for work center', but
not the selection option 'Responsible work center'.

System Response

The system does execute the selection.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the selection option 'Responsible work center' or delete the
selection option 'Plant for work center'.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH133 - Enter responsible work center ?

  The SAP error message IH133, which states "Enter responsible work center," typically occurs in the context of maintenance management or production planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that a required field for the responsible work center has not been filled in, which is necessary for processing the maintenance order or production order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Work Center: The work center field is left blank when creating or modifying a maintenance order or production order.
  Configuration Issues: The work center may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant plant or order type.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the work center during the order creation process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Work Center: When you encounter this error, check the order creation or modification screen and ensure that the "Responsible Work Center" field is filled in. Enter the appropriate work center that is responsible for the task.
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the work center is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the work center configuration in SAP (Transaction code: CR01 for creating, CR02 for changing).
  Verify that the work center is assigned to the correct plant and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Settings: Check the settings for the order type you are using to ensure that it requires a work center and that the field is not set to be optional.
  
  
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing additional training to users on the importance of entering the work center and how to do it correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on work center configuration and order management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) for maintenance orders.
  Work Center Master Data: Understand the importance of work center master data in production planning and maintenance management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By addressing the missing work center and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the IH133 error and proceed with your order processing in SAP.